Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2018

High Wind Warning 8, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

April 4, 20185 counties in Massachusetts; Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind warning at Apr 4, 2018, 4:52 AM EDT for 5 counties in Massachusetts; Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It took effect at Apr 4, 2018, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 10 hr. 25 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
Apr 4, 2018, 4:52 AM EDT (08:52 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 4, 2018, 2:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 5, 2018, 12:28 AM EDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Capitol Planning Region, CT, Franklin County, MA, Hampden County, MA, Hampshire County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Worcester County, MA

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 102 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:52 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
Apr 4, 8:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGPelham, MALIMB DOWN IN THE ROADWAY ON ROUTE 202 AT AMHERST ROAD.
Apr 4, 8:40 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGChesterfield, MATREE DOWN BLOCKING ROAD ON IRELAND STREET AT RIVER ROAD
Apr 4, 9:09 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGHeath, MATREE AND WIRES DOWN ON TAYLOR BROOK ROAD AT AVERY BROOK ROAD
Apr 4, 9:20 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGWestborough, MATREE DOWN BLOCKING THE ROAD ON NORTH STREET
Apr 4, 9:40 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGDeerfield, MATREE DOWN IN THE VICINITY OF THE RAIL YARD OVERPASS NEAR THE GREENFIELD LINE.
Apr 4, 9:50 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGPaxton, MALARGE TREE BRANCH DOWN ON RICHARDS AVENUE
Apr 4, 10:05 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGFramingham, MATREE DOWN ON A PARKED CAR ON FRANKLIN STREET
Apr 4, 10:08 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGConway, MATREE AND WIRES DOWN ON SHELBURNE FALLS ROAD
Apr 4, 10:25 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGGreenfield, MACHAIN LINK FENCE BY A CONSTRUCTION SITE ON HOPE STREET HAS BLOWN OVER ONTO SOME PARKED VEHICLES.
Apr 4, 10:30 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGSudbury, MATREE DOWN ON WINDMILL DRIVE
Apr 4, 11:10 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGCharlton, MATREE DOWN ON SAUNDERSDALE ROAD NEAR REYNOLDS ROAD
Apr 4, 11:15 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGLincoln, MATREE DOWN ON WINTER STREET
Apr 4, 11:16 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGStow, MATREE DOWN ON HOUSE ALONG SUDBURY ROAD
Apr 4, 11:26 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGHolden, MATREE DOWN ON HOUSE ON TIMBER LANE
Apr 4, 11:27 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGWestford, MATREE DOWN IN ROAD NEAR DREW FARM
Apr 4, 11:41 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGWestford, MATREE DOWN BLOCKING BROADWAY ROAD. ROAD IS CLOSED.
Apr 4, 11:48 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGAuburn, MATREES AND WIRES DOWN ON MANNER ROAD
Apr 4, 11:50 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGConcord, MATREE DOWN ACROSS UPLAND ROAD
Apr 5, 12:01 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGChicopee, MALARGE BRANCH AND WIRES DOWN ALONG SPENCE STREET
Apr 5, 12:09 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGArlington, MATREE BRANCH DOWN ALONG OAK HILL DRIVE
Apr 5, 12:10 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGHarvard, MAROUGHLY 8 TO 10 INCH DIAMETER TREE DOWN ON LITTLETON COUNTY ROAD
Apr 5, 12:17 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGConcord, MATREE DOWN ON OLD MARLBORO ROAD
Apr 5, 12:17 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGConcord, MATREE DOWN ON STRAWBERRY HILL
Apr 5, 12:17 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGWilmington, MATREE DOWN BLOCKING ONE LANE OF CONCORD STREET
Apr 5, 12:37 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGRowe, MATREES AND WIRES DOWN ON ZOAR ROAD

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Albany, NY (KALY), launched 00:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 134 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, Albany, NY at 00:00Z on 2018-04-04Temperature 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, Albany, NY at 00:00Z on 2018-04-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 392 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
567 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
392 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
464 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

176 
WWUS71 KBOX 040852
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
452 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

CTZ002-MAZ002>004-008>011-026-041700-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.180404T1800Z-180405T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0008.180404T1800Z-180405T0800Z/
Hartford CT-Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-
Northern Worcester MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Charlemont, 
Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, 
Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, and Ayer
452 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EDT
Thursday. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect.

* Location...northwest Connecticut into western-central  
  Massachusetts. This includes the cities and towns of Hartford, 
  Windsor Locks, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg,
  Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, and
  Ayer.

* TIMING...this afternoon and tonight. Strongest of the winds 8 PM
  to 2 AM

* Winds...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along 
  with the potential for isolated power outages.

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-MAZ017>024-RIZ001>008-041700-
/O.CON.KBOX.FG.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180404T1300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.180404T1800Z-180405T0800Z/
Windham CT-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Taunton, Brockton, 
Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, 
Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, Foster, 
Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich,
Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, 
and New Shoreham
452 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* Location...Eastern Connecticut, all of Rhode Island and 
  Southeastern Massachusetts for the dense fog. All of southern 
  New England for the Wind Advisory.

* TIMING...Dense fog will continue overnight. Strong winds will 
  occur Wednesday afternoon and night peaking late Wednesday 
  afternoon and evening.

* Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
  Strongest winds will occur from 8 PM to 2 AM. 

* IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along 
  with the potential for 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. 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.

A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. If
driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

CTZ003-MAZ005>007-012>016-041700-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.180404T1800Z-180405T0800Z/
Tolland CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, Gloucester, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, 
Cambridge, Boston, and Quincy
452 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Framingham,
  Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough,
  Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, and Quincy

* TIMING...this afternoon and tonight. Strongest of the winds from
  8 PM to 2 AM.

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

* IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along 
  with the potential for 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. 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

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6 follow-up statements
621 
WWUS71 KBOX 041257
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
857 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

CTZ004-MAZ017>019-RIZ001>004-042100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FG.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180404T1300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.180404T1800Z-180405T0800Z/
Windham CT-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Taunton, Brockton, 
Plymouth, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, and West Warwick
857 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Dense
Fog Advisory.

* Location...All of southern New England for the Wind Advisory.

* TIMING...Strong winds will occur this afternoon and night
  peaking late this afternoon and evening.

* Winds...Westerly 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along 
  with the potential for 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. 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-MAZ002>004-008>011-026-042100-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0008.180404T1800Z-180405T0800Z/
Hartford CT-Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-
Northern Worcester MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Charlemont, 
Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, 
Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, and Ayer
857 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...northwest Connecticut into western-central 
  Massachusetts. This includes the cities and towns of Hartford, 
  Windsor Locks, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
  Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, 
  Springfield, and Ayer.

* TIMING...this afternoon and tonight. Strongest of the winds 8 
  PM to 2 AM.

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

* IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along 
  with the potential for isolated power outages.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ020>024-RIZ005>008-042100-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FG.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180404T2000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.180404T1800Z-180405T0800Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, 
Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
857 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* Location...Eastern Connecticut, all of Rhode Island and 
  Southeastern Massachusetts for the dense fog. All of southern 
  New England for the Wind Advisory.

* TIMING...Dense fog will continue at times through the afternoon.
  Strong winds will occur this afternoon and night peaking late
  this afternoon and evening.

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along 
  with the potential for 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. 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.

A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. If
driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

CTZ003-MAZ005>007-012>016-042100-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.180404T1800Z-180405T0800Z/
Tolland CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, Gloucester, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, 
Cambridge, Boston, and Quincy
857 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Framingham, 
  Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, 
  Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, and Quincy.

* TIMING...this afternoon and tonight. Strongest of the winds 
  from 8 PM to 2 AM.

* Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along 
  with the potential for 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. 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

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410 
WWUS71 KBOX 041546
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1146 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

CTZ002-MAZ002>004-008>011-026-050000-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0008.180404T1800Z-180405T0800Z/
Hartford CT-Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-
Northern Worcester MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Charlemont, 
Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, 
Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, and Ayer
1146 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...northwest Connecticut into western-central 
  Massachusetts. This includes the cities and towns of Hartford, 
  Windsor Locks, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
  Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, 
  Springfield, and Ayer.

* TIMING...this afternoon and tonight. Strongest of the winds 8 
  PM to 2 AM.

* Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along 
  with the potential for isolated power outages.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ020>024-RIZ005>008-050000-
/O.CON.KBOX.FG.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180404T2000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.180404T1800Z-180405T0800Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, 
Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
1146 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* Location...South coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

* TIMING...Dense fog will continue at times through the 
  afternoon. Strong winds will occur this afternoon and night 
  peaking late this afternoon and evening.

* Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
  Strongest winds will occur from 8 PM to 2 AM. 

* IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along 
  with the potential for 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. 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.

A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. If
driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

CTZ003-004-MAZ005>007-012>019-RIZ001>004-050000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.180404T1800Z-180405T0800Z/
Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Eastern Essex MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Eastern Kent RI-
Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, 
Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Milford, Worcester, 
Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, 
Brockton, Plymouth, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, and West Warwick
1146 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...Portions of northern Connecticut, north and central
  Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts.

* TIMING...Strong winds will occur this afternoon and night 
  peaking late this afternoon and evening.

* Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along 
  with the potential for 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. 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

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718 
WWUS71 KBOX 041601
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1201 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

MAZ022>024-050015-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FG.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180404T2000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.180404T1800Z-180405T0800Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
1201 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Dense
Fog Advisory.

* Location...Cape Cod, Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket.

* TIMING...Strong winds will occur this afternoon and tonight 
  peaking late this afternoon and evening.

* Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
  Strongest winds will occur from 5 pm to 11 pm.

* IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along 
  with the potential for 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. 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-MAZ002>004-008>011-026-050015-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0008.180404T1800Z-180405T0800Z/
Hartford CT-Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-
Northern Worcester MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Charlemont, 
Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, 
Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, and Ayer
1201 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...northwest Connecticut into western-central 
  Massachusetts. This includes the cities and towns of Hartford, 
  Windsor Locks, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
  Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, 
  Springfield, and Ayer.

* TIMING...this afternoon and tonight. Strongest of the winds 8 
  PM to 2 AM.

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

* IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along 
  with the potential for isolated power outages.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ020-021-RIZ005>008-050015-
/O.CON.KBOX.FG.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180404T2000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.180404T1800Z-180405T0800Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Bristol RI-Washington RI-
Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
1201 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...South coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

* TIMING...Dense fog will continue at times through the afternoon.
  Strong winds will occur this afternoon and night peaking late
  this afternoon and evening.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
  Strongest winds will occur from 8 PM to 2 AM.

* IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along 
  with the potential for 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. 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.

A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. If
driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

CTZ003-004-MAZ005>007-012>019-RIZ001>004-050015-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.180404T1800Z-180405T0800Z/
Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Eastern Essex MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Eastern Kent RI-
Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, 
Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Milford, Worcester, 
Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, 
Brockton, Plymouth, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, and West Warwick
1201 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...Portions of northern Connecticut, north and central 
  Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts.

* TIMING...Strong winds will occur this afternoon and night 
  peaking late this afternoon and evening.

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

* IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along 
  with the potential for 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. 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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956 
WWUS71 KBOX 042003
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
403 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

MAZ020-021-RIZ005>008-050415-
/O.EXP.KBOX.FG.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180404T2000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180405T0800Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Bristol RI-Washington RI-
Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
403 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* Location...South coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

* TIMING...Strong winds develop this evening and continue into
  tonight.

* Winds...West 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along 
  with the potential for 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. 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-MAZ002>004-008>011-026-050415-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180405T0800Z/
Hartford CT-Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-
Northern Worcester MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Charlemont, 
Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, 
Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, and Ayer
403 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...northwest Connecticut into western-central 
  Massachusetts. This includes the cities and towns of Hartford, 
  Windsor Locks, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
  Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, 
  Springfield, and Ayer.

* TIMING...Strongest winds from 6 pm this evening through 2 am
  Thursday.

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

* IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along 
  with the potential for isolated power outages.

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.

&&

$$

CTZ003-004-MAZ005>007-012>019-022>024-RIZ001>004-050415-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180405T0800Z/
Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Eastern Essex MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, 
Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Milford, Worcester, 
Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, 
Brockton, Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, 
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, 
and West Warwick
403 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...Portions of northern Connecticut, north and central 
  Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts.

* TIMING...Strong winds develop this evening and continue into the
  overnight hours.

* Winds...West 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along 
  with the potential for 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. 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.

&&

$$

Frank

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467 
WWUS71 KBOX 050208
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1008 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

CTZ002-050800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180405T0800Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180405T0800Z/
Hartford CT-
Including the cities of Hartford and Windsor Locks
1008 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 4 AM EDT Thursday. The High
Wind Warning has been cancelled.

* Location...Hartford County.

* TIMING...Strong winds develop this evening and continue into 
  tonight.

* Winds...West 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along 
  with the potential for 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. 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.

&&

$$

MAZ002>004-008>011-026-050800-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180405T0800Z/
Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-
Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Eastern Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, 
Springfield, and Ayer
1008 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...Western-central Massachusetts. This includes the 
  cities and towns of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Charlemont, 
  Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, 
  Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, and Ayer.

* TIMING...Strongest winds from 6 pm this evening through 2 am 
  Thursday.

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

* IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along 
  with the potential for isolated power outages.

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.

&&

$$

CTZ003-004-MAZ005>007-012>024-RIZ001>008-050800-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180405T0800Z/
Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Eastern Essex MA-Southern Worcester 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-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-
Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-
Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, 
Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Milford, Worcester, 
Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, 
Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, 
Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, 
East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, 
Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
1008 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* Location...South coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

* TIMING...Strong winds develop this evening and continue into 
  tonight.

* Winds...West 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along 
  with the potential for 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. 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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969 
WWUS71 KBOX 050428
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1228 AM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

MAZ002>004-008>011-026-050800-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180405T0800Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180405T0800Z/
Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-
Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Eastern Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, 
Springfield, and Ayer
1228 AM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 4 AM EDT early this morning.
The High Wind Warning has been cancelled.

* Location...Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield,
  Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst,
  Northampton, Springfield, and Ayer.

* TIMING...Strong winds continue overnight.

* Winds...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along 
  with the potential for 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. 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>007-012>024-RIZ001>008-050800-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180405T0800Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Southern Worcester 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-
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, 
Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, 
Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, 
Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, 
Nantucket, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, 
Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
1228 AM EDT Thu Apr 5 2018

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

* Location...Including the cities of Hartford, Framingham, Lowell,
  Lawrence, Gloucester, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge,
  Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New
  Bedford, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, Warwick,
  Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, Cape Cod and the
  Islands.

* TIMING...Strong winds continue overnight.

* Winds...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along 
  with the potential for 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. 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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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.