Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2018
High Wind Warning 12, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
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.
- 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
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 The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2:42 AM EST | Gale Watch | BOX | 13 hr | |
| Nov 12, 2:42 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 63 hr | |
| Nov 12, 4:04 PM EST | High Wind Watch | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes | 12 hr |
| Nov 12, 4:06 PM EST | Gale Warning | BOX | 48 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.