Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2018

High Wind Warning 7, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 20, 2018Barnstable County, Dukes County, Nantucket County, Massachusetts; Washington County, Rhode Island

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind warning at Mar 20, 2018, 2:53 PM EDT for Barnstable County, Dukes County, Nantucket County, Massachusetts; Washington County, Rhode Island. It took effect at Mar 21, 2018, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 18 hr. 1 report 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 20, 2018, 2:53 PM EDT (18:53 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 21, 2018, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 22, 2018, 2:11 AM EDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Barnstable County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Nantucket County, MA, Washington County, RI

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 70 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:55 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 21, 1:40 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 46Falmouth, 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, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 63 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 2018-03-20Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 2018-03-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -8 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
1581 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
68 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-8 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
96 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

352 
WWUS71 KBOX 201853
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
Issued by National Weather Service GRAY ME
253 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

MAZ022>024-210300-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0004.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0007.180321T1200Z-180322T1600Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
253 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO NOON EDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM Wednesday to noon EDT
Thursday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Location...Cape Cod and the Islands. 

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds Wednesday night into Thursday 
  morning.

* Impacts...Damage to trees, power lines, and property are
  possible. 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.

&&

$$

RIZ008-210300-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0004.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0007.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
Block Island RI-
Including the city of New Shoreham
253 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT
Thursday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Location...Block Island.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds Wednesday night into Thursday 
  morning.

* Impacts...Damage to trees, power lines, and property are
  possible. 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.

&&

$$

MAZ020-021-RIZ006-007-210300-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0004.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
253 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT
Thursday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Location...South Coastal Rhode Island and Massachusetts. 

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree
  limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are
expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Driving can be 
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra 
caution.

&&

$$

MAZ007-016-019-210300-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0004.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.180321T1500Z-180322T1200Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Quincy, and Plymouth
253 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT
Thursday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Location...Massachusetts North Shore, Massachusetts South 
  Shore, South Coastal Rhode Island and Massachusetts including 
  Cape Cod and Islands. 

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree
  limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are
expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Driving can be 
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra 
caution.

&&

$$

RIZ005-210300-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
Bristol RI-
Including the city of Bristol
253 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT
Thursday. 

* Location...Bristol County RI.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree
  limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are
expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Driving can be 
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra 
caution.

&&

$$

MAZ014-015-018-210300-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.180321T1500Z-180322T1200Z/
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Boston, and Brockton
253 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT
Thursday. 

* Location...Greater Boston area.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Late Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree
  limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are
expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Driving can be 
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra 
caution.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
001 
WWUS71 KBOX 210117
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
917 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

MAZ022>024-210930-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0007.180321T1200Z-180322T1600Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
917 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO
NOON EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...Cape Cod and the Islands.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds Wednesday night into Thursday 
  morning. 

* Impacts...Damage to trees, power lines, and property are 
  possible. 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.

&&

$$

RIZ008-210930-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0007.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
Block Island RI-
Including the city of New Shoreham
917 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO
8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...Block Island.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds Wednesday night into Thursday 
  morning. 

* Impacts...Damage to trees, power lines, and property are 
  possible. 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.

&&

$$

MAZ020-021-RIZ005>007-210930-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Bristol RI-Washington RI-
Newport RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
917 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...South Coastal Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree 
  limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are
expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Driving can be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

MAZ007-014>016-018-019-210930-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.180321T1500Z-180322T1200Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, 
Brockton, and Plymouth
917 PM EDT Tue Mar 20 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...Greater Boston area.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Late Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree 
  limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are
expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Driving can be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$
669 
WWUS71 KBOX 210803
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
Issued by National Weather Service Gray ME
403 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

MAZ022>024-211615-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0007.180321T1200Z-180322T1600Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
403 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
NOON EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...Cape Cod and the Islands.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph

* Timing...Strongest winds tonight into early Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Scattered tree damage and isolated power outages
  possible.

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.

&&

$$

RIZ008-211615-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0007.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
Block Island RI-
Including the city of New Shoreham
403 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...Block Island.

* Winds...Northeast 25 to 30 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph

* Timing...Strongest winds tonight into early Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Scattered tree damage and isolated power outages
  possible.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ020-021-RIZ005>007-211615-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.180321T1200Z-180322T1200Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Bristol RI-Washington RI-
Newport RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
403 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...South Coastal Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds tonight into early Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Winds this strong are capable of downing tree limbs 
  and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are
expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Driving can be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

MAZ007-014>016-018-019-211615-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.180321T1500Z-180322T1200Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, 
Brockton, and Plymouth
403 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...Greater Boston area.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds tonight into early Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Winds this strong are capable of downing tree limbs 
  and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are
expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Driving can be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

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
077 
WWUS71 KBOX 211422
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
Issued by National Weather Service Gray ME
1022 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

MAZ022>024-212230-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180322T1600Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
1022 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...Cape Cod and the Islands.

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

* Timing...Strongest winds tonight into early Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Scattered tree damage and isolated power outages 
  possible.

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.

&&

$$

RIZ008-212230-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Block Island RI-
Including the city of New Shoreham
1022 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...Block Island.

* Winds...Northeast 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds tonight into early Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Scattered tree damage and isolated power outages 
  possible.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ020-021-RIZ005>007-212230-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Bristol RI-Washington RI-
Newport RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
1022 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...South Coastal Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

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

* Timing...Strongest winds tonight into early Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Winds this strong are capable of downing tree limbs 
  and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are
expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Driving can be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

MAZ007-014>016-018-019-212230-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.180321T1500Z-180322T1200Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, 
Brockton, and Plymouth
1022 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...Greater Boston area.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds tonight into early Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Winds this strong are capable of downing tree limbs 
  and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are
expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Driving can 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
803 
WWUS71 KBOX 211852
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
Issued by National Weather Service Gray ME
252 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

MAZ022>024-220300-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180322T1600Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
252 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...Cape Cod and the Islands.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds tonight into early Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Scattered tree damage and isolated power outages 
  possible.

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.

&&

$$

RIZ008-220300-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Block Island RI-
Including the city of New Shoreham
252 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...Block Island.

* Winds...Northeast 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds tonight into early Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Scattered tree damage and isolated power outages 
  possible.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ020-021-RIZ005>007-220300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Bristol RI-Washington RI-
Newport RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
252 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...South Coastal Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

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

* Timing...Strongest winds tonight into early Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Winds this strong are capable of downing tree limbs 
  and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are
expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Driving can be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

MAZ007-014>016-018-019-220300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, 
Brockton, and Plymouth
252 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...Greater Boston area.

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

* Timing...Strongest winds tonight into early Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Winds this strong are capable of downing tree limbs 
  and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are
expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Driving can 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
139 
WWUS71 KBOX 220209
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1009 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

MAZ022>024-221015-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180322T1600Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
1009 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...Cape Cod and the Islands.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds overnight into early Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Isolated power outages possible with a few downed
  trees possible.

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.

&&

$$

RIZ008-221015-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Block Island RI-
Including the city of New Shoreham
1009 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...Block Island.

* Winds...Northeast 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds overnight into early Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Isolated power outages possible with a few downed
  trees possible.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ020-021-RIZ005>007-221015-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Bristol RI-Washington RI-
Newport RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
1009 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...South Coastal Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

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

* Timing...Strongest winds overnight into early Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Winds this strong are capable of downing a few tree 
  limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are
expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Driving can be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

MAZ007-014>016-018-019-221015-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, 
Brockton, and Plymouth
1009 PM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...Greater Boston area.

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

* Timing...Strongest winds overnight into early Thursday morning.

* Impacts...Winds this strong are capable of downing tree limbs 
  and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are
expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Driving can 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
918 
WWUS71 KBOX 220611
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
211 AM EDT Thu Mar 22 2018

MAZ022>024-221200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180322T1600Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
211 AM EDT Thu Mar 22 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 8 AM EDT this morning. The
High Wind Warning has been cancelled.

* Location...Cape and Islands.

* Winds...North 20 to 25 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds into early this morning.

* Impacts...A few downed tree limbs 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. Driving can be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

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.

&&

$$

RIZ008-220715-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Block Island RI-
Including the city of New Shoreham
211 AM EDT Thu Mar 22 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds have diminished below wind advisory criteria.
Therefore...the wind advisory has been cancelled.

$$

MAZ020-RIZ005>007-220715-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Bristol, 
Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
211 AM EDT Thu Mar 22 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds have diminished below wind advisory criteria.
Therefore...the wind advisory has been cancelled.

$$

MAZ007-014>016-018-019-021-221200-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180322T1200Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Southern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, 
Brockton, Plymouth, and Mattapoisett
211 AM EDT Thu Mar 22 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* Location...Eastern Massachusetts coast.

* Winds...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds into early this morning.

* Impacts...A few downed tree limbs 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. Driving can be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 20, 4:02 AM EDTWinter Storm WarningBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Hampden, Middlesex, Norfolk and 3 more42 hr
Mar 20, 4:05 AM EDTGale WarningBOX58 hr
Mar 20, 4:05 AM EDTHigh Wind WatchBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk and 1 more11 hr
Mar 20, 4:05 AM EDTStorm WarningBOX42 hr
Mar 20, 2:48 PM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Hampden, Middlesex and 4 more38 hr
Mar 20, 2:53 PM EDTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket and 3 more43 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.