Alert archive / Massachusetts / Wind Advisories in 2017

Wind Advisory 8, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 9, 20175 counties in Rhode Island; Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut; 13 counties in Massachusetts

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at Mar 9, 2017, 4:00 AM EST for 5 counties in Rhode Island; Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut; 13 counties in Massachusetts. It took effect at Mar 9, 2017, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 9, 2017, 4:00 AM EST (09:00 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 9, 2017, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Mar 9, 2017, 7:02 PM EST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

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

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 26 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:04 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, 9.0 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 2017-03-09Temperature 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 2017-03-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 60 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
1908 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
69 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
60 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-57 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

965 
WWUS71 KBOX 090900
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
400 AM EST Thu Mar 9 2017

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-091700-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0008.170309T1200Z-170309T2100Z/
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
400 AM EST Thu Mar 9 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM EST
THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM this morning to 4 PM EST
this afternoon.

* Location...All southern New England 

* Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. Strongest
  gusts over the higher elevations.

* Timing...Strongest winds this morning into early afternoon, then
  diminishing. 

* Impacts...Scattered downed branches and isolated downed trees
  expected in the advisory area. Branches and trees falling on
  power lines could lead to 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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@NWSBoston
3 follow-up statements
314 
WWUS71 KBOX 091509
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1009 AM EST Thu Mar 9 2017

MAZ004>007-012>016-026-092100-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170309T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0004.170309T1509Z-170309T2100Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Eastern Essex MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, Gloucester, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, 
Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, and Ayer
1009 AM EST Thu Mar 9 2017

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

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until 4 PM EST this afternoon. The
Wind Advisory is no longer in effect.

* Location...northern Massachusetts including the Greater Boston
  area including the cities and towns of Barre, Fitchburg,
  Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Milford, Worcester,
  Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Quincy, and Ayer

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

* Timing...Strongest winds this morning into early afternoon, 
  then diminishing.

* Impacts...Scattered downed branches and isolated downed trees 
  expected in the advisory area. Branches and trees falling on 
  power lines could lead to isolated 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-MAZ002-003-008>011-017>024-RIZ001>008-092100-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170309T2100Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden 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 Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, 
Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, 
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 New Shoreham
1009 AM EST Thu Mar 9 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Location...All of Rhode Island, Connecticut and portions of
  Massachusetts.

* Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. Strongest 
  gusts over the higher elevations.

* Timing...Strongest winds this morning into early afternoon, 
  then diminishing.

* Impacts...Scattered downed branches and isolated downed trees 
  expected in the advisory area. Branches and trees falling on 
  power lines could lead to 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.

&&

$$

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

Nocera
415 
WWUS71 KBOX 092006
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
306 PM EST Thu Mar 9 2017

MAZ004>007-012>016-026-100100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170309T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170310T0100Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Eastern Essex MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, Gloucester, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, 
Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, and Ayer
306 PM EST Thu Mar 9 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM EST this evening. The
High Wind Warning has been cancelled.

* Location...northern Massachusetts including the Greater Boston
  area, including the cities and towns of Barre, Fitchburg,
  Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Milford, Worcester,
  Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Quincy, and Ayer.

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

* Timing...Through early this evening, then diminishing.

* Impacts...Scattered downed branches and isolated downed trees
  expected in the advisory area. Branches and trees falling on
  power lines could lead to 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-MAZ002-003-008>011-017>024-RIZ001>008-100100-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170310T0100Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden 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 Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, 
Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, 
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 New Shoreham
306 PM EST Thu Mar 9 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* Location...All of Rhode Island, Connecticut and portions of 
  Massachusetts.

* Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* Timing...Through early this evening, then diminishing.

* Impacts...Scattered downed branches and isolated downed trees
  expected in the advisory area. Branches and trees falling on
  power lines could lead to 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
458 
WWUS71 KBOX 100002
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
702 PM EST Thu Mar 9 2017

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-100115-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170310T0100Z/
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
702 PM EST Thu Mar 9 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds have diminished and will continue to diminish early tonight.

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 9, 4:25 AM ESTWinter Storm WarningBOXBristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, Washington36 hr
Mar 9, 4:25 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXBristol, Kent, Providence34 hr
Mar 9, 10:09 AM ESTHigh Wind WarningBOXEssex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Worcester5 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.