Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2018
High Wind Warning 7, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 1:40 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 46 | Falmouth, 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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 4:02 AM EDT | Winter Storm Warning | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Hampden, Middlesex, Norfolk and 3 more | 42 hr |
| Mar 20, 4:05 AM EDT | Gale Warning | BOX | 58 hr | |
| Mar 20, 4:05 AM EDT | High Wind Watch | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk and 1 more | 11 hr |
| Mar 20, 4:05 AM EDT | Storm Warning | BOX | 42 hr | |
| Mar 20, 2:48 PM EDT | Winter Weather Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Hampden, Middlesex and 4 more | 38 hr |
| Mar 20, 2:53 PM EDT | Wind Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket and 3 more | 43 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.