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High Wind Warning 12, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

November 12, 2018Nantucket County, Massachusetts

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind warning at Nov 12, 2018, 4:04 PM EST for Nantucket County, Massachusetts. It took effect at Nov 13, 2018, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for 104 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 12, 2018, 4:04 PM EST (21:04 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 13, 2018, 10:00 AM EST
Expired
Nov 13, 2018, 11:44 AM EST
In force
104 min
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

County Nantucket County, MA

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 120 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:07 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 12:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 45 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 12:00Z on 2018-11-12Temperature 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, Chatham, MA at 12:00Z on 2018-11-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -113 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
1439 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
68 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-113 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
33 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

587 
WWUS71 KBOX 122104
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
404 PM EST Mon Nov 12 2018

MAZ024-130515-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0007.181113T1400Z-181113T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0012.181113T1500Z-181113T1900Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
404 PM EST Mon Nov 12 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 2 PM EST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 2 PM EST Tuesday.
The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...South 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Strongest winds will likely occur between 10 AM and 2 
  PM Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are expected. 

* LOCATION...Nantucket.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ022-023-130515-
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.A.0008.181113T1500Z-181113T1900Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
and Vineyard Haven
404 PM EST Mon Nov 12 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a High
Wind Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through
Tuesday afternoon.

* WINDS...South 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Strongest winds will likely occur between 10 AM and 2 
  PM Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible.

* LOCATION...Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means the potential exists for a damaging wind
event. These strong winds are capable of downing trees and power
lines, as well causing property damage. If a high wind warning is
issued, stay inside and away from windows.

&&

$$

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
3 follow-up statements
747 
WWUS71 KBOX 130324
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1024 PM EST Mon Nov 12 2018

MAZ024-131130-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0012.181113T1500Z-181113T1900Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
1024 PM EST Mon Nov 12 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 2 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...South 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Strongest winds will likely occur between 10 AM and 2 
  PM Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* LOCATION...Nantucket.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ022-023-131130-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.A.0008.181113T1500Z-181113T1900Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
and Vineyard Haven
1024 PM EST Mon Nov 12 2018

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EST TUESDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...South 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Strongest winds will likely occur between 10 AM and 2 
  PM Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

* LOCATION...Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means the potential exists for a damaging wind
event. These strong winds are capable of downing trees and power
lines, as well causing property damage. If a high wind warning is
issued, stay inside and away from windows.

&&

$$

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
655 
WWUS71 KBOX 130906
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
406 AM EST Tue Nov 13 2018

MAZ024-131715-
/O.EXT.KBOX.HW.W.0012.181113T1500Z-181113T2100Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
406 AM EST Tue Nov 13 2018

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

* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Strongest winds will likely occur between 10 AM and 2
  PM today.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

* LOCATION...Nantucket.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ022-023-131715-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0008.181113T1500Z-181113T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0026.181113T1500Z-181113T2100Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
and Vineyard Haven
406 AM EST Tue Nov 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM EST
THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 4 PM EST
this afternoon. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Strongest winds will likely occur between 10 AM and 2
  PM today.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Strong winds may 
  blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power 
  outages are expected.

* LOCATION...Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard.

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
282 
WWUS71 KBOX 131644
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
Issued by National Weather Service New York NY
1144 AM EST Tue Nov 13 2018

MAZ024-132000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-181113T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-181113T2000Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
1144 AM EST Tue Nov 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 3 PM EST this afternoon. The
High Wind Warning has been cancelled. 

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Strongest winds will likely occur between noon and 
  and 2 PM today. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Strong winds may 
  blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power 
  outages are expected. 

* LOCATION...Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ022-023-132000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-181113T2000Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
and Vineyard Haven
1144 AM EST Tue Nov 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Strongest winds will likely occur between noon and 2 
  PM today. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Strong winds may 
  blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power 
  outages are expected. 

* LOCATION...Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard.

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 12, 2:42 AM ESTGale WatchBOX13 hr
Nov 12, 2:42 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX63 hr
Nov 12, 4:04 PM ESTHigh Wind WatchBOXBarnstable, Dukes12 hr
Nov 12, 4:06 PM ESTGale WarningBOX48 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Massachusetts, 2018Every high wind warning in 2018

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.