Alert archive / Massachusetts / Wind Advisories in 2017
Wind Advisory 5, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
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.
- 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
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 The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.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. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002>004-008>012-026-130545- /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.170213T1000Z-170214T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Western Hampshire MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer 434 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 5 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * Location...Much of interior Massachusetts and Connecticut. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...starting early tomorrow morning and continuing through the day. * Impacts...The combination of snowfall and strong gusty winds could yield isolated damage and scattered power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected...with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 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
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 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
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. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston the day today You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
794 WWUS71 KBOX 132118 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 418 PM EST Mon Feb 13 2017 MAZ007-022>024-140000- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170214T0000Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and NANTUCKET 418 PM EST Mon Feb 13 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * Location...Coastal Essex County, Cape Cod, Marthas Vineyard, and Nantucket. * Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Timing...continuing through the evening. * Impacts...These strong winds are capable of downing trees and power lines...as well as causing property damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are expected for at least one hour...with gusts of 58 mph or greater at any time. Damage to trees...power lines...and property are possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take action to secure loose outdoor objects. && $$ 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. $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002>004-008>012-026-140115- /O.EXP.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170214T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Western Hampshire MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer 701 PM EST Mon Feb 13 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds will continue to recede through the overnight hours, such that the risk for widespread damage, power outages will diminish. $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 5:05 AM EST | High Wind Watch | BOX | Bristol, Dukes, Plymouth | 11 hr |
| Feb 12, 4:17 PM EST | Coastal Flood Warning | BOX | Barnstable, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth | 24 hr |
| Feb 12, 4:17 PM EST | Coastal Flood Advisory | BOX | Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk | 23 hr |
| Feb 12, 4:34 PM EST | High Wind Warning | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket and 3 more | 26 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.