Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2018
High Wind Warning 15, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind warning at Dec 20, 2018, 3:16 PM EST for 7 counties in Massachusetts; 5 counties in Rhode Island. It took effect at Dec 21, 2018, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 12 hr. 35 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
- Dec 20, 2018, 3:16 PM EST (20:16 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 21, 2018, 7:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 21, 2018, 6:54 PM EST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Barnstable County, MA, Bristol County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Essex County, MA, Nantucket County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Bristol County, RI, Kent County, RI, Newport County, RI, Providence County, RI, Washington County, RI
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 25 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 7:30 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Wareham, MA | PHONE AND CABLE WIRES DOWN ON HOLLY STREET. |
| Dec 21, 8:18 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Coventry, RI | POWER LINES DOWN NEAR A NURSING HOME ON ROUTE 14. |
| Dec 21, 8:39 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Westwood, MA | WIRES DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF GLENN AND EDGEWOOD ROAD |
| Dec 21, 8:47 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | Bellingham, MA | |
| Dec 21, 8:52 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Swansea, MA | WIRES DOWN ON ROUTE 6 BY CUMBERLAND FARMS. |
| Dec 21, 9:20 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Berkley, MA | TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON PADELFORD STREET. |
| Dec 21, 9:24 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Lakeville, MA | LARGE TREE DOWN ON STONEHEDGE DRIVE |
| Dec 21, 9:40 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Plainville, MA | TREE DOWN ON GROVE STREET. |
| Dec 21, 9:43 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Brookline, MA | LARGE TREE DOWN BLOCKING SIDEWALK AND ONE LANE OF ROAD ON BEACON STREET AT TAPPAN STRETT. |
| Dec 21, 9:46 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Milton, MA | |
| Dec 21, 9:56 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | Milton, MA | |
| Dec 21, 10:04 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Brookline, MA | WIRES DOWN ON GIBBS AT BEALS STREET. |
| Dec 21, 10:15 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Wrentham, MA | TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON MADISON STREET. |
| Dec 21, 10:16 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Lakeville, MA | LARGE TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON HEMLOCK SHORES ROAD |
| Dec 21, 10:19 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Duxbury, MA | TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON TREMONT STREET. |
| Dec 21, 10:36 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | Milton, MA | |
| Dec 21, 10:39 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Medway, MA | TREE DOWN ACROSS ROAD ON WELLINGTON STREET BY NORFOLK AVENUE. |
| Dec 21, 11:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Hingham, MA | LARGE TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON SOUTH PLEASANT STREET. |
| Dec 21, 11:30 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Norton, MA | TREE DOWN ON BARROWS STREET. |
| Dec 21, 11:40 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | Duxbury, MA | |
| Dec 21, 11:50 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Dighton, MA | TREE DOWN ON SILVIA WAY |
| Dec 21, 11:50 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Fall River, MA | WIRES DOWN ON KILBURN STREET. |
| Dec 21, 11:50 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Plymouth, MA | TREE DOWN ON LONG POND ROAD BY MORGAN ROAD. |
| Dec 21, 11:57 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Attleboro, MA | PART OF A TREE DOWN ONTO A CAR ON QUINTON AVENUE. |
| Dec 21, 11:58 AM EST | HIGH SUST WINDS 40 | Blue Hill, MA | |
| Dec 21, 12:10 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Dighton, MA | TREE DOWN BLOCKING ROAD ON TREMONT BY FOREST STREET |
| Dec 21, 12:20 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Randolph, MA | SECTION OF ROOF SHINGLES BLOWN OFF HOUSE ON EMILY JEFFERS ROAD |
| Dec 21, 12:22 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Attleboro, MA | WIRES DOWN BLOCKING ROAD ON SOUTH MAIN STREET |
| Dec 21, 12:40 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Norton, MA | TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON GARAGE |
| Dec 21, 12:50 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | Blue Hill, MA | |
| Dec 21, 12:56 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | Milton, MA | |
| Dec 21, 1:35 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Taunton, MA | TREE DOWN ON A TRCUK ON FREEMONT STREET |
| Dec 21, 3:36 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 72 | Milton, MA | |
| Dec 21, 3:40 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Dover, MA | TREE DOWN BLOCKING ON LANE ON PINE STREET |
| Dec 21, 4:20 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Plymouth, MA | TRAFFIC LIGHT BLOWN DOWN ON LONG POND ROAD |
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, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 87 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
- 1450 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 47 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 85 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 93 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
794 WWUS71 KBOX 202016 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 316 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018 MAZ022>024-210430- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0010.181221T1100Z-181222T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0015.181221T1200Z-181222T0300Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 316 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM to 10 PM EST Friday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * TIMING...Friday and Friday evening * IMPACTS...High winds may bring down large tree limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. * LOCATION...Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Marthas Vineyard. 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. && $$ MAZ019>021-RIZ006>008-210430- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0010.181221T1100Z-181222T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0034.181221T1100Z-181222T0300Z/ Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 316 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM to 10 PM EST Friday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Southeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * TIMING...Friday and Friday evening * IMPACTS...Strong winds may bring down tree limbs, weakened trees, and power lines. Isolated power outages are possible. * LOCATION...South Coastal Rhode Island and Massachusetts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MAZ006-007-013>018-RIZ002>005-210430- /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0034.181221T1100Z-181222T0300Z/ Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Southeast Providence RI- Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Lawrence, Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol 316 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM to 10 PM EST Friday. * TIMING...Friday and Friday evening. * WINDS...Southeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may bring down tree limbs, weakened trees, and power lines. Isolated power outages are possible. 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. && $$
5 follow-up statements
734 WWUS71 KBOX 210302 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1002 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018 MAZ022>024-211115- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0015.181221T1200Z-181222T0300Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 1002 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... * WINDS...Southeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * TIMING...Friday and Friday evening * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. * LOCATION...Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Marthas Vineyard. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take action to secure loose outdoor objects. && $$ MAZ006-007-013>021-RIZ002>008-211115- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0034.181221T1100Z-181222T0300Z/ Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Southeast Providence RI- Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI- Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Lawrence, Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 1002 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... * TIMING...Friday and Friday evening. * WINDS...Southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 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. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
009 WWUS71 KBOX 210843 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 343 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 MAZ019>021-RIZ006>008-211645- /O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0034.181221T1100Z-181222T0300Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.HW.W.0015.181221T1200Z-181222T0300Z/ Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 343 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Friday and Friday evening. * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. * LOCATION...South Coastal Rhode Island and Massachusetts, including Block Island. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take action to secure loose outdoor objects. && $$ MAZ007-211645- /O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0034.181221T1100Z-181222T0300Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.HW.W.0015.181221T1200Z-181222T0300Z/ Eastern Essex MA- Including the city of Gloucester 343 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Friday and Friday evening. * WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. * LOCATION...Coastal Essex County, especially Cape Ann. 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. && $$ MAZ022>024-211645- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0015.181221T1200Z-181222T0300Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 343 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * TIMING...Friday and Friday evening * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * LOCATION...Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Marthas Vineyard. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take action to secure loose outdoor objects. && $$ CTZ004-MAZ005-012-RIZ001-211645- /O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0034.181221T1100Z-181222T0300Z/ Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-Southern Worcester MA- Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Milford, Worcester, Foster, and Smithfield 343 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 10 PM EST this evening. * TIMING...Friday and Friday evening. * WINDS...South 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * LOCATION...Northwestern Rhode Island, Northeastern Connecticut and Central 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. && $$ MAZ006-013>018-RIZ002>005-211645- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0034.181221T1100Z-181222T0300Z/ Western Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA- Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA- Western Plymouth MA-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Lawrence, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol 343 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Friday and Friday evening. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 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
648 WWUS71 KBOX 211530 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1030 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 MAZ022>024-212330- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-181222T0300Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 1030 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * TIMING...Today and into this evening * IMPACTS...High winds may bring down large tree limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. * LOCATION...Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Marthas Vineyard. 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. && $$ MAZ019>021-RIZ006>008-212330- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-181222T0300Z/ Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 1030 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Today and this evening. * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. * LOCATION...South Coastal Rhode Island and Massachusetts, including Block Island. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take action to secure loose outdoor objects. && $$ MAZ007-212330- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-181222T0300Z/ Eastern Essex MA- Including the city of Gloucester 1030 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Today and this evening. * WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. * LOCATION...Coastal Essex County, especially Cape Ann. 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. && $$ CTZ002-003-MAZ009-011-212330- /O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-181222T0300Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Blandford, and Springfield 1030 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 10 PM EST this evening. * TIMING...Today and this evening. * WINDS...South 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * LOCATION...Northwestern Rhode Island, Northeastern Connecticut and Central Massachusetts PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MAZ006-013>018-RIZ002>005-212330- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-181222T0300Z/ Western Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA- Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA- Western Plymouth MA-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Lawrence, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol 1030 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Friday and Friday evening. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs and trees could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 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. && $$ CTZ004-MAZ005-012-RIZ001-212330- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-181222T0300Z/ Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-Southern Worcester MA- Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Milford, Worcester, Foster, and Smithfield 1030 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Friday and Friday evening. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs and trees could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * LOCATION...Northwestern Rhode Island, Northeastern Connecticut and Central Massachusetts PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 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
976 WWUS71 KBOX 212119 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 419 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 MAZ017-018-RIZ002-004-005-220300- /O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-181222T0300Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-181222T0300Z/ Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Southeast Providence RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Providence, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol 419 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect until 10 PM EST this evening. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Friday and Friday evening. * WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. * LOCATION...Southeast Massachusetts and northeast Rhode 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. && $$ MAZ022>024-220300- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-181222T0300Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 419 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WINDS...South 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * TIMING...Today and into this evening * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. * LOCATION...Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Marthas Vineyard. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take action to secure loose outdoor objects. && $$ MAZ019>021-RIZ006>008-220300- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-181222T0300Z/ Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 419 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Today and this evening. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. * LOCATION...South Coastal Rhode Island and Massachusetts, including 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. && $$ MAZ007-220300- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-181222T0300Z/ Eastern Essex MA- Including the city of Gloucester 419 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Today and this evening. * WINDS...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. * LOCATION...Coastal Essex County, especially Cape Ann. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take action to secure loose outdoor objects. && $$ MAZ006-013>016-RIZ003-220300- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-181222T0300Z/ Western Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA- Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Kent RI- Including the cities of Lawrence, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Coventry, and West Greenwich 419 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Friday and Friday evening. * WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 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. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ005-009-011-012-RIZ001-220300- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-181222T0300Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA- Northwest Providence RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Blandford, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foster, and Smithfield 419 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Friday and Friday evening. * WINDS...South 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. * LOCATION...Northwestern Rhode Island, Northeastern Connecticut and Central Massachusetts PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 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
480 WWUS71 KBOX 212354 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 654 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 MAZ007-018-019-021-220300- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-181222T0300Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-181222T0300Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Southern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Brockton, Plymouth, and Mattapoisett 654 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 10 PM EST this evening. The High Wind Warning has been cancelled. * TIMING...Friday evening. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * LOCATION... 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. && $$ MAZ022>024-220300- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-181222T0300Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-181222T0300Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 654 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 10 PM EST this evening. The High Wind Warning has been cancelled. * TIMING...Friday evening. * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. * LOCATION... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MAZ017-020-RIZ002-004>008-220100- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-181222T0300Z/ Northern Bristol MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southeast Providence RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI- Block Island RI- Including the cities of Taunton, Fall River, New Bedford, Providence, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 654 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has cancelled the High Wind Warning. $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ005-006-009-011>014-RIZ001-003-220100- /O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-181222T0300Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA- Northwest Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Blandford, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Foster, Smithfield, Coventry, and West Greenwich 654 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has cancelled the Wind Advisory. $$ MAZ015-016-220300- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-181222T0300Z/ Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Including the cities of Boston and Quincy 654 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Friday evening. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 3:16 PM EST | Wind Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Hampden, Middlesex and 5 more | 31 hr |
| Dec 20, 3:18 PM EST | Storm Warning | BOX | 24 hr | |
| Dec 20, 3:22 PM EST | Coastal Flood Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Plymouth | 30 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.