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Wind Advisory 6, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 1, 201713 counties in Massachusetts; 5 counties in Rhode Island; Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at Mar 1, 2017, 3:13 AM EST for 13 counties in Massachusetts; 5 counties in Rhode Island; Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It took effect at Mar 2, 2017, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 1, 2017, 3:13 AM EST (08:13 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 2, 2017, 1:00 AM EST
Expired
Mar 1, 2017, 2:03 PM EST
In force
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 08:16 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, 8.2 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 2017-03-01Temperature 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 2017-03-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 91 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
545 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
58 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
91 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
170 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

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WWUS71 KBOX 010813
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
313 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-011615-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0006.170302T0600Z-170303T0000Z/
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
313 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

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

* Location...All of southern New England.

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

* Timing...The strongest winds are expected after sunrise on
  Thursday continuing through Thursday afternoon. Winds should 
  begin to diminish a bit by early Thursday evening.

* Impacts...Some downed tree limbs are expected. There also is 
  the risk for 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.

&&

$$

Frank

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206 
WWUS71 KBOX 010832
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
332 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017

MAZ017>024-RIZ001>007-011645-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FG.Y.0006.170301T0832Z-170301T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0006.170302T0600Z-170303T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of 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, and Newport
332 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Dense Fog
Advisory, which is in effect until 10 AM EST this morning.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times this morning.

* Location...Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.

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

* Timing...The lowest visibilities due fog will will continue
  through the middle of this morning. The strongest winds are 
expected after sunrise on Thursday continuing through Thursday 
afternoon. Winds should begin to diminish a bit by early 
Thursday evening.

* Impacts...Dense fog could lead to rapid changes in visibility 
and make driving difficult. Some downed tree limbs are expected.
There also is the risk for 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.

A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. If
driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>016-026-RIZ008-011645-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0006.170302T0600Z-170303T0000Z/
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 Middlesex MA-
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, Ayer, and New Shoreham
332 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017

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

* Location...All of southern New England.

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

* Timing...The strongest winds are expected after sunrise on 
  Thursday continuing through Thursday afternoon. Winds should 
  begin to diminish a bit by early Thursday evening.

* Impacts...Some downed tree limbs are expected. There also is 
  the risk for 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.

&&

$$

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274 
WWUS71 KBOX 011152
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
652 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017

MAZ017>019-RIZ001-002-012000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FG.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170301T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0006.170302T0600Z-170303T0000Z/
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-
Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Foster, 
Smithfield, and Providence
652 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Dense
Fog Advisory.

* Location...Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.

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

* Timing...The strongest winds are expected after sunrise on 
  Thursday continuing through Thursday afternoon. Winds should 
  begin to diminish a bit by early Thursday evening.

* Impacts...Some downed tree limbs are expected. There also is the
  risk for 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.

&&

$$

RIZ008-012000-
/O.EXA.KBOX.FG.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170301T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0006.170302T0600Z-170303T0000Z/
Block Island RI-
Including the city of New Shoreham
652 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Dense Fog
Advisory, which is in effect until 10 AM EST this morning.

* Location...Block Island.

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

* Timing...The strongest winds are expected after sunrise on 
  Thursday continuing through Thursday afternoon. Winds should 
  begin to diminish a bit by early Thursday evening.

* Impacts...Areas of dense fog will make for hazardous travel
  through mid morning. Some downed tree limbs are expected on
  Thursday with the strong wind gusts. There also is the risk for
  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.

A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. If
driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

MAZ020>024-RIZ003>007-012000-
/O.CON.KBOX.FG.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170301T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0006.170302T0600Z-170303T0000Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-
Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, 
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, 
Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
652 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* Location...Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times through mid
  morning.

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

* Timing...The lowest visibilities due fog will continue through
  the middle of this morning. The strongest winds are expected
  after sunrise on Thursday continuing through Thursday 
  afternoon. Winds should begin to diminish a bit by early 
  Thursday evening.

* Impacts...Areas of dense fog will make for hazardous travel
  through mid morning. Some downed tree limbs are expected. There
  also is the risk for 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.

A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. If
driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>016-026-012000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0006.170302T0600Z-170303T0000Z/
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 Middlesex MA-
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, and Ayer
652 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017

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

* Location...All of southern New England.

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

* Timing...The strongest winds are expected after sunrise on 
  Thursday continuing through Thursday afternoon. Winds should 
  begin to diminish a bit by early Thursday evening.

* Impacts...Some downed tree limbs are expected. There also is 
  the risk for 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.

&&

$$

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www.weather.gov/boston

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563 
WWUS71 KBOX 011504
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1004 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017

MAZ020>024-RIZ004>008-012315-
/O.EXP.KBOX.FG.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170301T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.FG.Y.0007.170301T1504Z-170301T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0006.170302T0600Z-170303T0000Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, 
East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, 
Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
1004 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... 
...WIND ADVISORY FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Dense Fog
Advisory, which is in effect until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* Location...South coastal Rhode Island and Massachusetts
  including Narragansett Bay and offshore Islands. 

* Fog timing and impacts...Fog to continue into early afternoon
  prior to a widespread area of rain sweeping the region with
  embedded heavier showers and thunderstorms. Could see some
  improvement however very soupy into evening ahead of a cold
  front later tonight. The dense fog advisory may need to be
  extended. Dense fog will make for hazardous travel.

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

* Timing...The strongest winds are expected after sunrise on 
  Thursday continuing through Thursday afternoon. Winds should 
  begin to diminish a bit by early Thursday evening.

* Impacts...Some downed tree limbs are expected. There also is the
  risk for isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. If
driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

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.

&&

$$

RIZ003-012315-
/O.EXP.KBOX.FG.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170301T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0006.170302T0600Z-170303T0000Z/
Western Kent RI-
Including the cities of Coventry and West Greenwich
1004 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* Location...Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...The strongest winds are expected after sunrise on 
  Thursday continuing through Thursday afternoon. Winds should 
  begin to diminish a bit by early Thursday evening.

* Impacts...Some downed tree limbs are expected. There also is the
  risk for 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-MAZ002>019-026-RIZ001-002-012315-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0006.170302T0600Z-170303T0000Z/
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-Northern Middlesex MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence 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, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, 
and Providence
1004 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* Location...Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.

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

* Timing...The strongest winds are expected after sunrise on 
  Thursday continuing through Thursday afternoon. Winds should 
  begin to diminish a bit by early Thursday evening.

* Impacts...Some downed tree limbs are expected. There also is the
  risk for 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.

&&

$$

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www.weather.gov/boston

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097 
WWUS71 KBOX 011742
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1242 PM EST Wed Mar 1 2017

MAZ020>024-RIZ004>008-020145-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FG.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170302T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0006.170302T0600Z-170303T0000Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, 
East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, 
Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
1242 PM EST Wed Mar 1 2017

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* Location...South coastal Rhode Island and Massachusetts 
  including Narragansett Bay and offshore Islands.

* Fog timing and impacts...Dense fog will continue into early this
  evening. Dense fog will make for hazardous travel.

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

* Timing...The strongest winds are expected after sunrise on 
  Thursday continuing through Thursday afternoon. Winds should 
  begin to diminish a bit by early Thursday evening.

* Impacts...Some downed tree limbs are expected. There also is 
  the risk for isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. If
driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

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>019-026-RIZ001>003-020145-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0006.170302T0600Z-170303T0000Z/
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-Northern Middlesex MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent 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, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, 
Providence, Coventry, and West Greenwich
1242 PM EST Wed Mar 1 2017

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

* Location...Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.

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

* Timing...The strongest winds are expected after sunrise on 
  Thursday continuing through Thursday afternoon. Winds should 
  begin to diminish a bit by early Thursday evening.

* Impacts...Some downed tree limbs are expected. There also is 
  the risk for 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.

&&

$$

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157 
WWUS71 KBOX 011903
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
203 PM EST Wed Mar 1 2017

MAZ020>024-RIZ004>008-020315-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0006.170302T0600Z-170303T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0003.170302T0600Z-170303T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.FG.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170302T0300Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, 
East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, 
Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
203 PM EST Wed Mar 1 2017

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday. The
Wind Advisory is no longer in effect.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* Locations...include south coastal Rhode Island and Massachusetts
  including Narragansett Bay and offshore Islands.

* Fog timing and impacts...Dense fog will continue into early 
  this evening. Dense fog will make for hazardous travel.

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

* Timing...The strongest winds expected into sunrise Thursday
  continuing through Thursday afternoon. Winds should begin to
  diminish into Thursday evening.

* Impacts...Downed trees and tree limbs expected. Isolated to
  scattered 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.

A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. If
driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

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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-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-Northern Middlesex MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent 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, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, 
Providence, Coventry, and West Greenwich
203 PM EST Wed Mar 1 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday. The
Wind Advisory is no longer in effect.

* Locations...include Massachusetts...Rhode Island...and Northern
  Connecticut. 

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

* Timing...The strongest winds expected into sunrise Thursday
  continuing through Thursday afternoon. Winds should begin to
  diminish into Thursday evening.

* Impacts...Downed trees and tree limbs expected. Isolated to
  scattered 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.

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 1, 3:32 AM ESTDense Fog AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth6 hr
Mar 1, 3:57 AM ESTGale WarningBOX42 hr
Mar 1, 10:04 AM ESTDense Fog AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Plymouth10 hr
Mar 1, 12:13 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBOXBristol, Plymouth47 min
Mar 1, 2:03 PM ESTHigh Wind WarningBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 7 more28 hr

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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.