Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2018
High Wind Warning 14, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind warning at Nov 26, 2018, 3:19 PM EST for 5 counties in Massachusetts. It took effect at Nov 26, 2018, 9:00 PM EST. It was in force for 4 hr. 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 26, 2018, 3:19 PM EST (20:19 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 26, 2018, 9:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Nov 27, 2018, 1:12 AM EST
- In force
- 4 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Barnstable County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Nantucket County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:19 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, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 51 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
- 710 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 32 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -19 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 72 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
547 WWUS71 KBOX 262019 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 319 PM EST Mon Nov 26 2018 MAZ019-022>024-270430- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0009.181127T0200Z-181127T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0014.181127T0200Z-181127T1000Z/ Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 319 PM EST Mon Nov 26 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM EST TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Tuesday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * TIMING...Strong winds later this evening into the overnight hours. * 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...Eastern Plymouth county, Cape Cod, and Islands. 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. && $$ MAZ007-015-016-270430- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0009.181127T0200Z-181127T1000Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.WI.Y.0032.181127T0100Z-181127T1100Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, and Quincy 319 PM EST Mon Nov 26 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Tuesday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...East 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Later this evening through the overnight hours. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. * LOCATION...The eastern Massachusetts coastline north of Plymouth County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MAZ014-270430- /O.EXB.KBOX.WI.Y.0032.181127T0100Z-181127T1100Z/ Southeast Middlesex MA- Including the city of Cambridge 319 PM EST Mon Nov 26 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Tuesday. * WINDS...East 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING...Strong winds later this evening into the overnight hours. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * LOCATION...Southeast Middlesex County in Massachusetts. 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. && $$ MAZ020-021-RIZ006>008-270430- /O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0032.181127T0100Z-181127T0900Z/ Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI- Block Island RI- Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 319 PM EST Mon Nov 26 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WINDS...East 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Strong winds later this evening into the overnight hours. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. * LOCATION...The south coasts of both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 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
2 follow-up statements
666 WWUS71 KBOX 270259 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 959 PM EST Mon Nov 26 2018 MAZ019-022>024-271000- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-181127T1000Z/ Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 959 PM EST Mon Nov 26 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST TUESDAY... * WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * TIMING...Strong winds later this evening into the overnight hours. * 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...Eastern Plymouth county, Cape Cod, and Islands. 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. && $$ MAZ020-021-RIZ006>008-270900- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-181127T0900Z/ Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI- Block Island RI- Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 959 PM EST Mon Nov 26 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY... * WINDS...East 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Strong winds later this evening into the overnight hours. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. * LOCATION...The south coasts of both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MAZ007-014>016-271100- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-181127T1100Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Cambridge, Boston, and Quincy 959 PM EST Mon Nov 26 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST TUESDAY... * WINDS...East 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING...Strong winds later this evening into the overnight hours. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * LOCATION...Southeast Middlesex County in Massachusetts. 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. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
896 WWUS71 KBOX 270612 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 112 AM EST Tue Nov 27 2018 MAZ024-271415- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-181127T1000Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-181127T2200Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 112 AM EST Tue Nov 27 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 5 PM EST this afternoon. The High Wind Warning has been cancelled. * WINDS...Winds becoming southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING...Strongest winds this morning through mid afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. * LOCATION...Nantucket. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MAZ019-022-023-270800- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-181127T1000Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-181127T0800Z/ Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 112 AM EST Tue Nov 27 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 3 AM EST early this morning. The High Wind Warning has been cancelled. * WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Through 3 AM. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. * LOCATION...Eastern Plymouth county, 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. && $$ MAZ014-270715- /O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-181127T1100Z/ Southeast Middlesex MA- Including the city of Cambridge 112 AM EST Tue Nov 27 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has cancelled the Wind Advisory. $$ MAZ020-021-RIZ006>008-270715- /O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-181127T0900Z/ Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI- Block Island RI- Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 112 AM EST Tue Nov 27 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has cancelled the Wind Advisory. $$ MAZ007-015-016-271000- /O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-181127T1000Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, and Quincy 112 AM EST Tue Nov 27 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WINDS...East 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING...Through 5 AM. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. * LOCATION...Coastal northeast Massachusetts, including Boston. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 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
The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2:54 AM EST | Coastal Flood Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk | 26 hr |
| Nov 26, 3:16 AM EST | Dense Fog Advisory | BOX | Bristol, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk and 2 more | 7 hr |
| Nov 26, 3:16 AM EST | High Wind Watch | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more | 12 hr |
| Nov 26, 3:16 AM EST | Wind Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket and 3 more | 36 hr |
| Nov 26, 3:31 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | BOX | Franklin, Hampshire | 30 hr |
| Nov 26, 3:36 AM EST | Gale Warning | BOX | 36 hr | |
| Nov 26, 3:36 AM EST | Storm Warning | BOX | 23 hr | |
| Nov 26, 3:37 PM EST | River Flood Warning | BOX | Middlesex, Worcester | 68 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.