Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2018
High Wind Warning 6, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind warning at Mar 12, 2018, 12:06 PM EDT for Nantucket County, Massachusetts. It took effect at Mar 13, 2018, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 20 hr. 15 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
- Mar 12, 2018, 12:06 PM EDT (16:06 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 13, 2018, 2:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 13, 2018, 9:53 PM EDT
- In force
- 20 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
County Nantucket County, MA
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 120 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:05 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2:03 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | Nantucket, MA | |
| Mar 13, 3:49 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | Nantucket, MA | |
| Mar 13, 7:00 AM EDT | HIGH SUST WINDS 41 | 3 Se Nantucket, MA | |
| Mar 13, 7:04 AM EDT | HIGH SUST WINDS 46 | 3 Se Nantucket, MA | |
| Mar 13, 7:04 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 3 Se Nantucket, MA | |
| Mar 13, 7:28 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 3 Se Nantucket, MA | |
| Mar 13, 8:00 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | Nantucket, MA | |
| Mar 13, 8:02 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | Nantucket, MA | |
| Mar 13, 8:08 AM EDT | HIGH SUST WINDS 51 | 3 Se Nantucket, MA | |
| Mar 13, 8:53 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | 3 Se Nantucket, MA | |
| Mar 13, 9:25 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | 3 Se Nantucket, MA | |
| Mar 13, 10:56 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 73 | Nantucket, MA | |
| Mar 13, 11:54 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 3 Se Nantucket, MA | |
| Mar 13, 12:44 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 77 | Nantucket, MA | |
| Mar 13, 2:58 PM EDT | SNOW 2 | Nantucket, 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, 4.1 hours before the alert went out and 45 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
- 1164 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 68 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -24 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 97 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
468 WWUS71 KBOX 121606 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1206 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018 MAZ007-019-021>023-121715- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.A.0003.180313T0800Z-180314T0000Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Plymouth, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 1206 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the High Wind Watch. North to northeast winds with gusts between 50 and 65 mph are expected very late tonight into mid afternoon Tuesday. However...a blizzard warning has been issued for this region which incorporates high wind warning criteria. Heavy wet snow and strong winds may also result in scattered power outages and tree damage across far southeast New England. $$ MAZ024-130015- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0003.180313T0800Z-180314T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0006.180313T0600Z-180314T0000Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 1206 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Location...Nantucket * Winds...North 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing...Very late tonight into mid afternoon on Tuesday. * Impacts...These strong winds will result in some power outages and tree damage. A mixture of rain and wet snow should change to all snow during the day Tuesday. This may result in near blizzard conditions and increase the potential for some power outages and tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take action to secure loose outdoor objects. && $$ 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
7 follow-up statements
067 WWUS71 KBOX 122016 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 416 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018 MAZ024-130430- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0006.180313T0600Z-180314T0000Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 416 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * Location...Nantucket * Winds...North 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing...Very late tonight into mid afternoon on Tuesday. * Impacts...These strong winds will result in some power outages and tree damage. A mixture of rain and wet snow should change to all snow during the day Tuesday. This may result in near blizzard conditions and increase the potential for some power outages and tree damage. 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. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
910 WWUS71 KBOX 130256 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1056 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018 MAZ024-131100- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0006.180313T0600Z-180314T0000Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 1056 PM EDT Mon Mar 12 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * Location...Nantucket * Winds...North 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing...Very late tonight into mid afternoon on Tuesday. * Impacts...These strong winds will result in some power outages and tree damage. A mixture of rain and wet snow should change to all snow during the day Tuesday. This may result in near blizzard conditions and increase the potential for some power outages and tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take action to secure loose outdoor objects. && $$ 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
152 WWUS71 KBOX 130737 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 337 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 MAZ024-131545- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 337 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * Location...Nantucket * Winds...North 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * Timing...into the mid afternoon. * Impacts...These strong winds will result in some power outages and tree damage. A mixture of rain and wet snow should change to all snow during the day Tuesday. This may result in near blizzard conditions and increase the potential for some power outages and tree damage. 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. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
702 WWUS71 KBOX 131359 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 959 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 MAZ024-132200- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 959 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * Location...Nantucket * Winds...North 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * Timing...Through this afternoon. * Impacts...These strong winds will result in some power outages and tree damage. Snow may mix with or change to rain for a period of time during today. The snowfall will result in near blizzard conditions at times and increase the potential for some power outages and tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take action to secure loose outdoor objects. && $$ 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
961 WWUS71 KBOX 132012 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 412 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 MAZ024-140000- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180314T0000Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 412 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * Location...Nantucket * Winds...North 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing...Through early this evening. * Impacts...These strong winds will result in power outages and tree damage. Snow may mix with or change to rain for a period of time. The snowfall will result in near blizzard conditions at times and increase the potential for power outages and tree damage. 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. && $$
066 WWUS71 KBOX 132332 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 732 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 MAZ024-140200- /O.EXT.KBOX.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180314T0200Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 732 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * Location...Nantucket * Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Timing...Through early this evening. * Impacts...These strong winds will result in power outages and tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take action to secure loose outdoor objects. && $$ MAZ022-023-140400- /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.180313T2332Z-180314T0400Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 732 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until midnight EDT tonight. * Location...Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard. * Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Through this evening * Impacts...Strong winds may down tree branches and limbs. Additional 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. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
729 WWUS71 KBOX 140153 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 953 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 MAZ024-141000- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180314T0200Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180314T2100Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 953 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 5 PM EDT Wednesday. The High Wind Warning has been cancelled. * Location...Nantucket. * Winds...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Through Wednesday evening. * Impacts...Strong winds may down tree branches and limbs. Additional power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MAZ022-023-140400- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180314T0400Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 953 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * Location...Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Timing...Through this early morning. * Impacts...Strong winds may down tree branches and limbs. Additional 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. && $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 3:27 AM EDT | Gale Warning | BOX | 4 days | |
| Mar 12, 3:27 AM EDT | Storm Warning | BOX | 42 hr | |
| Mar 12, 3:46 AM EDT | Winter Storm Warning | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 7 more | 46 hr |
| Mar 12, 9:32 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Warning | BOX | Barnstable, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth | 26 hr |
| Mar 12, 9:32 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | BOX | Dukes, Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth | 26 hr |
| Mar 12, 11:59 AM EDT | Blizzard Warning | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more | 32 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.