Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2018

High Wind Warning 5, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 8, 20185 counties in Massachusetts

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind warning at Mar 8, 2018, 1:01 AM EST for 5 counties in Massachusetts. It was in force for 3 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
Mar 8, 2018, 1:01 AM EST (06:01 UTC)
Expired
Mar 8, 2018, 4:00 AM EST
In force
3 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 06:04 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 00:00Z, 6.0 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 00:00Z on 2018-03-08Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2018-03-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 367 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
453 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
63 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
367 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
485 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

280 
WWUS71 KBOX 080601
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
101 AM EST Thu Mar 8 2018

MAZ019-022>024-080900-
/O.EXP.KBOX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180308T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0005.180308T0601Z-180308T0900Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
101 AM EST Thu Mar 8 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until 4 AM EST early this morning.

* Location...Eastern Massachusetts from Plymouth County to Cape 
  Cod and the Islands.

* Winds...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds late afternoon through midnight.

* Impacts...Damage to trees, power lines, and property are 
  possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are 
  likely.

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. Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ016>018-020-021-080900-
/O.EXP.KBOX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180308T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180308T0900Z/
Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Fall River, 
New Bedford, and Mattapoisett
101 AM EST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 4 AM EST early this morning.

* Location...Much of eastern Massachusetts.

* Winds...North 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds late afternoon through midnight.

* Impacts...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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are
expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Use extra caution when
driving and be prepared for possible power outages.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ007-081100-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180308T1100Z/
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the city of Gloucester
101 AM EST Thu Mar 8 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* Location...Coastal Essex County including Cape Ann.

* Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds tonight through the overnight period.

* Impacts...Damage to trees, power lines, and property are 
  possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are 
  likely.

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. Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

&&

$$

RIZ008-081200-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180308T1200Z/
Block Island RI-
Including the city of New Shoreham
101 AM EST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* Location...Block Island

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds through early Thursday Morning.

* Impacts...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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are
expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Use extra caution when
driving and be prepared for possible power outages.

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.

&&

$$

RIZ005-080900-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180308T0900Z/
Bristol RI-
Including the city of Bristol
101 AM EST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* Location...Bristol Rhode Island

* Winds...North 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds late afternoon through midnight.

* Impacts...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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are
expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Use extra caution when
driving and be prepared for possible power outages.

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.

&&

$$

RIZ007-080900-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180308T0900Z/
Newport RI-
Including the city of Newport
101 AM EST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* Location...South Coastal Rhode Island.

* Winds...North 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds through early Thursday morning.

* Impacts...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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are
expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Use extra caution when
driving. Be prepared for possible power outages.

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.

&&

$$

RIZ006-080900-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180308T0900Z/
Washington RI-
Including the cities of Narragansett and Westerly
101 AM EST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* Location...South Coastal Rhode Island.

* Winds...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds through early thursday morning.

* Impacts...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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are
expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Use extra caution when
driving. Be prepared for possible power outages.

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.

&&

$$

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www.weather.gov/boston

You can follow us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/NWSBoston

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@NWSBoston
1 follow-up statement
146 
WWUS71 KBOX 080901
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
401 AM EST Thu Mar 8 2018

MAZ007-081015-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180308T1100Z/
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the city of Gloucester
401 AM EST Thu Mar 8 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the High
Wind Warning.

Winds will continue to diminish.

$$

MAZ019-022>024-081015-
/O.EXP.KBOX.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180308T0900Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
401 AM EST Thu Mar 8 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds will continue to diminish.

$$

RIZ008-081015-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180308T1200Z/
Block Island RI-
Including the city of New Shoreham
401 AM EST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Wind
Advisory.

Winds will continue to diminish.

$$

MAZ016>018-020-021-RIZ006-007-081015-
/O.EXP.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180308T0900Z/
Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Fall River, 
New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
401 AM EST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds will continue to diminish.

$$

RIZ005-081015-
/O.EXP.KBOX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180308T0900Z/
Bristol RI-
Including the city of Bristol
401 AM EST Thu Mar 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds will continue to diminish.

$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 7, 9:25 PM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXBristol, Norfolk, Plymouth7 hr
Mar 8, 1:01 AM ESTStorm WarningBOX6 hr
Mar 8, 3:59 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX3 days

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.