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Wind Advisory 5, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

February 12, 20175 counties in Massachusetts; Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut; Washington County, Rhode Island

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at Feb 12, 2017, 4:34 PM EST for 5 counties in Massachusetts; Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut; Washington County, Rhode Island. It took effect at Feb 13, 2017, 5:00 AM EST. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 12, 2017, 4:34 PM EST (21:34 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 13, 2017, 5:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 13, 2017, 7:00 PM EST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Capitol Planning Region, CT, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT, Franklin County, MA, Hampden County, MA, Hampshire County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Worcester County, MA, Washington County, RI

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 87 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:33 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

Albany, NY (KALY), launched 12:00Z, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 150 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, Albany, NY at 12:00Z on 2017-02-12Temperature 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, Albany, NY at 12:00Z on 2017-02-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 80 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
911 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
61 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
80 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
146 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

159 
WWUS71 KBOX 122134
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
434 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

MAZ023-130545-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0004.170213T1100Z-170213T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0002.170213T1000Z-170214T0000Z/
Dukes MA-
Including the city of Vineyard Haven
434 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from 5 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* Location...includes Martha's Vineyard.

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

* Timing...Tomorrow morning, and continuing through the day.

* Impacts...These strong winds are capable of downing trees and
  power lines...as well causing property damage. Combining this
  with the periods of wet snow the past several days, and there 
is a high risk for power outages across the region as trees will
be weakened.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ020-021-RIZ005>007-130545-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0004.170213T1100Z-170213T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0002.170213T1000Z-170214T0000Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Bristol RI-Washington RI-
Newport RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
434 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from 5 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* Location...Coastal Rhode Island and the I-195 corridor of
  Massachusetts.

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

* Timing...Beginning tomorrow early morning and continuing 
through the day.

* Impacts...These strong winds are capable of downing trees and
  power lines...as well causing property damage. Combining this
  with periods of wet snow over the past several days, and there 
is a high risk for power outages across the region as trees will
be weakened.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ007-022-024-130545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0002.170213T1000Z-170214T0000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Barnstable MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, and NANTUCKET
434 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from 5 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

* Location...Coastal Essex County, Cape Cod and Nantucket.

* Winds...Northwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Timing...beginning early tomorrow morning and continuing through
  the day.

* Impacts...These strong winds are capable of downing trees and
  power lines...as well causing property damage. Combining this
  with periods of wet snow over the past several days, and there 
is a high risk for power outages across the region as trees will
be weakened.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ005-006-013>019-RIZ001>004-130545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0002.170213T1000Z-170214T0000Z/
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Eastern Kent RI-
Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Foxborough,
Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, 
Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, 
EAST GREENWICH, WARWICK, and WEST WARWICK
434 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from 5 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

* Location...Northern Rhode Island and much of Eastern
  Massachusetts.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with a few gusts up to 55 mph.

* Timing...beginning early tomorrow morning and continuing 
through the day tomorrow.

* Impacts...These strong winds are capable of downing trees and
  power lines...as well causing property damage. Combining this
  with periods of wet snow over the past several days, and there 
is a high risk for power outages across the region as trees will
be weakened.

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.

&&

$$

RIZ008-130545-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0004.170213T1100Z-170213T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.170213T1000Z-170214T0000Z/
Block Island RI-
Including the city of BLOCK ISLAND
434 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 5 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* Location...Block Island

* Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Beginning early tomorrow morning and continuing 
through the day tomorrow.

* Impacts...These strong winds are capable of downing trees and 
  power lines...as well causing 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.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>004-008>012-026-130545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.170213T1000Z-170214T0000Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, 
Springfield, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer
434 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 5 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

* Location...Much of interior Massachusetts and Connecticut.

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

* Timing...starting early tomorrow morning and continuing through
  the day.

* Impacts...The combination of snowfall and strong gusty winds
  could yield isolated damage and scattered 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.

&&

$$

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www.weather.gov/boston

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4 follow-up statements
211 
WWUS71 KBOX 130915
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
415 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

RIZ008-131715-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.170213T1000Z-170214T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.HW.W.0002.170213T1000Z-170214T0000Z/
Block Island RI-
Including the city of BLOCK ISLAND
415 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has upgraded the Wind
Advisory to a High Wind Warning for Block Island...which is in 
effect until 7 PM EST this evening. 

* Location...Block Island

* Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph.

* Timing...Throughout the day today and into this evening.
  Strongest wind gusts are expected this afternoon.

* Impacts...These strong winds are capable of downing trees and 
  power lines...as well causing 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.

&&

$$

MAZ007-022>024-131715-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0002.170213T1000Z-170214T0000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and NANTUCKET
415 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* Location...Coastal Essex County, Cape Cod, Marthas Vineyard, 
  and Nantucket.

* Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Throughout the day today and early this evening.
  Strongest gusts are expected this afternoon.

* Impacts...These strong winds are capable of downing trees and
  power lines...as well as causing property damage. This is an
  especially dangerous situation for Essex County due to the
  weight of snow on trees and power lines. When the winds pick up
  there will likely be numerous power outages. 

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.

&&

$$

MAZ005-006-013>021-RIZ001>007-131715-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0002.170213T1000Z-170214T0000Z/
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex 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-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Foxborough,
Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, 
Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, 
Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, EAST GREENWICH, WARWICK, 
WEST WARWICK, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
415 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* Location...Northern Rhode Island and much of Eastern 
  Massachusetts.

* Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Timing...Throughout the day today and into this evening.
  Strongest gusts are expected this afternoon.

* Impacts...Although winds are just below high wind criteria,
  these strong winds are capable of downing trees and power
  lines...as well as causing property damage. This is an
  especially dangerous situation due to the weight of snow on many
  trees and power lines. When the winds pick up there will likely
  be numerous power outages. 

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>004-008>012-026-131715-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.170213T1000Z-170214T0000Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, 
Springfield, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer
415 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

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

* Location...Much of western and central Massachusetts and
  northern Connecticut.

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

* Timing...throughout the day today and into this evening.
  Strongest wind gusts are expected this afternoon.

* Impacts...The strong gusty winds could yield isolated damage and
  scattered power outages due to the weight of snow on branches
  and wires..

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.

&&

$$
FIELD

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www.weather.gov/boston

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184 
WWUS71 KBOX 131651
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1151 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

MAZ007-022>024-140000-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170214T0000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and NANTUCKET
1151 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* Location...Coastal Essex County, Cape Cod, Marthas Vineyard, 
  and Nantucket.

* Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Throughout this afternoon and early this evening. 
  Strongest gusts are expected this afternoon.

* Impacts...These strong winds are capable of downing trees and
  power lines...as well as causing property damage. This is an
  especially dangerous situation for Essex County due to the
  weight of snow on trees and power lines. When the winds pick up
  there may be numerous power outages.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ005-006-013>021-RIZ001>008-140000-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170214T0000Z/
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex 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-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 Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Foxborough,
Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, 
Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, 
Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, EAST GREENWICH, WARWICK, 
WEST WARWICK, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, 
and BLOCK ISLAND
1151 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* Location...Rhode Island and much of Eastern Massachusetts. 

* Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph.

* Timing...Throughout this afternoon and into this evening. 
  Strongest wind gusts are expected this afternoon.

* Impacts...These strong winds are capable of downing trees and 
  power lines...as well causing 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>004-008>012-026-140000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170214T0000Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, 
Springfield, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer
1151 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

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

* Location...Much of western and central Massachusetts and 
  northern Connecticut.

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

* Timing...throughout this afternoon and into this evening. 
  Strongest wind gusts are expected this afternoon.

* Impacts...The strong gusty winds could yield isolated damage 
  and scattered power outages due to the weight of snow on 
  branches and wires..

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
the day today
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794 
WWUS71 KBOX 132118
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
418 PM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

MAZ007-022>024-140000-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170214T0000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and NANTUCKET
418 PM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* Location...Coastal Essex County, Cape Cod, Marthas Vineyard, 
  and Nantucket.

* Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...continuing through the evening.

* Impacts...These strong winds are capable of downing trees and
  power lines...as well as causing 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.

&&

$$

MAZ005-006-013>021-RIZ001>008-140000-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170214T0000Z/
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex 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-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 Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Foxborough,
Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, 
Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, 
Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, EAST GREENWICH, WARWICK, 
WEST WARWICK, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, 
and BLOCK ISLAND
418 PM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* Location...Rhode Island and much of Eastern Massachusetts.

* Winds...Northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Timing...continuing through the evening.

* Impacts...These strong winds are capable of downing trees and 
  power lines...as well causing 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>004-008>012-026-140000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170214T0000Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, 
Springfield, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer
418 PM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

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

* Location...Much of western and central Massachusetts and 
  northern Connecticut.

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

* Timing...continuing through the evening.

* Impacts...The strong gusty winds could yield isolated damage 
  and scattered power outages due to the weight of snow on 
  branches and wires..

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
529 
WWUS71 KBOX 140001
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
701 PM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

MAZ005>007-013>024-RIZ001>008-140115-
/O.EXP.KBOX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170214T0000Z/
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex 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-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 Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester,
Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, 
Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, NANTUCKET, 
Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, 
EAST GREENWICH, WARWICK, WEST WARWICK, Bristol, Narragansett, 
Westerly, Newport, and BLOCK ISLAND
701 PM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds will continue to recede through the overnight hours, such 
that the risk for widespread damage, power outages will diminish.

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>004-008>012-026-140115-
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Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, 
Springfield, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer
701 PM EST Mon Feb 13 2017

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds will continue to recede through the overnight hours, such 
that the risk for widespread damage, power outages will diminish.

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 12, 5:05 AM ESTHigh Wind WatchBOXBristol, Dukes, Plymouth11 hr
Feb 12, 4:17 PM ESTCoastal Flood WarningBOXBarnstable, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth24 hr
Feb 12, 4:17 PM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXEssex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk23 hr
Feb 12, 4:34 PM ESTHigh Wind WarningBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket and 3 more26 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Massachusetts, 2017Wind Advisories in Connecticut, 2017Wind Advisories in Rhode Island, 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.