Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2018
High Wind Warning 13, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind warning at Nov 15, 2018, 1:20 PM EST for Barnstable County, Dukes County, Nantucket County, Massachusetts; Washington County, Rhode Island. It took effect at Nov 16, 2018, 12:00 AM EST. It was in force for 9 hr. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 15, 2018, 1:20 PM EST (18:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 16, 2018, 12:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Nov 16, 2018, 9:00 AM EST
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Barnstable County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Nantucket County, MA, Washington County, RI
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 70 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:20 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 12:50 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Nantucket Harbor, MA | |
| Nov 16, 1:20 AM EST | HIGH SUST WINDS 43 | Nantucket Harbor, MA | |
| Nov 16, 2:37 AM EST | HIGH SUST WINDS 48 | Wellfleet, MA | |
| Nov 16, 2:46 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | Wellfleet, MA |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Chatham, MA (KCHH), launched 12:00Z, 6.3 hours before the alert went out and 63 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
- 1138 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 54 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -87 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 36 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
925 WWUS71 KBOX 151820 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 120 PM EST Thu Nov 15 2018 MAZ022>024-RIZ008-160230- /O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0028.181116T0500Z-181116T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0013.181116T0500Z-181116T1400Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham 120 PM EST Thu Nov 15 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Friday. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. * WINDS...East 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph. * TIMING...Overnight tonight into Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, a few trees, and result in isolated power outages. * LOCATION...Cape Cod, Nantucket, Marthas Vineyard and Block Island. 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. && $$ MAZ007-014>016-019-160230- /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0029.181116T0500Z-181116T1400Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, and Plymouth 120 PM EST Thu Nov 15 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Friday. * WINDS...East 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Overnight into Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, a few trees, and result in isolated power outages. * LOCATION...Much of the Eastern Massachusetts coastline. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Frank 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
716 WWUS71 KBOX 152027 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 327 PM EST Thu Nov 15 2018 MAZ022>024-RIZ008-160430- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0013.181116T0500Z-181116T1400Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham 327 PM EST Thu Nov 15 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY... * WINDS...East 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph. * TIMING...Overnight tonight into Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may knock down some trees and result in isolated to scattered power outages. * LOCATION...Cape Cod, Nantucket, Marthas Vineyard and Block Island. 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. && $$ MAZ007-014>016-019-160430- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0029.181116T0500Z-181116T1400Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, and Plymouth 327 PM EST Thu Nov 15 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY... * WINDS...East 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Overnight into Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, a few trees, and result in isolated power outages. * LOCATION...Much of the Eastern Massachusetts coastline. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Frank 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
956 WWUS71 KBOX 160317 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1017 PM EST Thu Nov 15 2018 MAZ022>024-RIZ008-161130- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0013.181116T0500Z-181116T1400Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham 1017 PM EST Thu Nov 15 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST FRIDAY... * WINDS...East 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * TIMING...Overnight into Friday morning. * 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...Cape Cod, Nantucket, Marthas Vineyard and Block Island. 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. && $$ MAZ007-014>016-019-161130- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0029.181116T0500Z-181116T1400Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, and Plymouth 1017 PM EST Thu Nov 15 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST FRIDAY... * WINDS...East 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Overnight into Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. * LOCATION...Much of the Eastern Massachusetts coastline. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 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
506 WWUS71 KBOX 160917 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 417 AM EST Fri Nov 16 2018 MAZ022>024-RIZ008-161400- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-181116T1400Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham 417 AM EST Fri Nov 16 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WINDS...East 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * TIMING...Overnight into Friday morning. * 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...Cape Cod, Nantucket, Marthas Vineyard and Block Island. 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. && $$ MAZ020-021-RIZ006-007-161500- /O.EXB.KBOX.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-181116T1500Z/ Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 417 AM EST Fri Nov 16 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 10 AM EST this morning. * WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Overnight into Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. * LOCATION...Much of the Eastern Massachusetts coastline. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MAZ007-014>016-019-161500- /O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-181116T1500Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, and Plymouth 417 AM EST Fri Nov 16 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Overnight into Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. * LOCATION...Much of the Eastern Massachusetts coastline. 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. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
209 WWUS71 KBOX 161403 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 903 AM EST Fri Nov 16 2018 MAZ022-024-161700- /O.EXP.KBOX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-181116T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0030.181116T1403Z-181116T1700Z/ Barnstable MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Nantucket 903 AM EST Fri Nov 16 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until noon EST today. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph. * TIMING...This morning with diminishing winds this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may result in isolated downed trees and isolated power outages. * LOCATION...Cape Cod and Nantucket. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MAZ023-RIZ008-161515- /O.EXP.KBOX.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-181116T1400Z/ Dukes MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Vineyard Haven and New Shoreham 903 AM EST Fri Nov 16 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Strong to damaging winds have diminished. $$ MAZ007-014>016-019>021-RIZ006-007-161515- /O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-181116T1500Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 903 AM EST Fri Nov 16 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Strong winds have diminished. $$ Frank 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 7:00 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 18 hr | |
| Nov 15, 11:19 AM EST | River Flood Warning | BOX | Middlesex | 3 days |
| Nov 15, 11:19 AM EST | River Flood Warning | BOX | Bristol, Plymouth | 24 hr |
| Nov 15, 11:20 AM EST | Winter Storm Warning | BOX | Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester | 17 hr |
| Nov 15, 1:20 PM EST | Wind Advisory | BOX | Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk | 20 hr |
| Nov 15, 1:25 PM EST | Storm Warning | BOX | 20 hr |
Nearby
High Wind Warnings in Massachusetts, 2018High Wind Warnings in Rhode Island, 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.