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High Wind Warning 14, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

November 26, 20185 counties in Massachusetts

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Chatham, MA at 12:00Z on 2018-11-26Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 2018-11-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -19 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
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

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 26, 2:54 AM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk26 hr
Nov 26, 3:16 AM ESTDense Fog AdvisoryBOXBristol, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk and 2 more7 hr
Nov 26, 3:16 AM ESTHigh Wind WatchBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more12 hr
Nov 26, 3:16 AM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket and 3 more36 hr
Nov 26, 3:31 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXFranklin, Hampshire30 hr
Nov 26, 3:36 AM ESTGale WarningBOX36 hr
Nov 26, 3:36 AM ESTStorm WarningBOX23 hr
Nov 26, 3:37 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningBOXMiddlesex, Worcester68 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.