Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2018
High Wind Warning 8, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 8:00 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Pelham, MA | LIMB DOWN IN THE ROADWAY ON ROUTE 202 AT AMHERST ROAD. |
| Apr 4, 8:40 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Chesterfield, MA | TREE DOWN BLOCKING ROAD ON IRELAND STREET AT RIVER ROAD |
| Apr 4, 9:09 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Heath, MA | TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON TAYLOR BROOK ROAD AT AVERY BROOK ROAD |
| Apr 4, 9:20 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Westborough, MA | TREE DOWN BLOCKING THE ROAD ON NORTH STREET |
| Apr 4, 9:40 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Deerfield, MA | TREE DOWN IN THE VICINITY OF THE RAIL YARD OVERPASS NEAR THE GREENFIELD LINE. |
| Apr 4, 9:50 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Paxton, MA | LARGE TREE BRANCH DOWN ON RICHARDS AVENUE |
| Apr 4, 10:05 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Framingham, MA | TREE DOWN ON A PARKED CAR ON FRANKLIN STREET |
| Apr 4, 10:08 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Conway, MA | TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON SHELBURNE FALLS ROAD |
| Apr 4, 10:25 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Greenfield, MA | CHAIN LINK FENCE BY A CONSTRUCTION SITE ON HOPE STREET HAS BLOWN OVER ONTO SOME PARKED VEHICLES. |
| Apr 4, 10:30 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Sudbury, MA | TREE DOWN ON WINDMILL DRIVE |
| Apr 4, 11:10 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Charlton, MA | TREE DOWN ON SAUNDERSDALE ROAD NEAR REYNOLDS ROAD |
| Apr 4, 11:15 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Lincoln, MA | TREE DOWN ON WINTER STREET |
| Apr 4, 11:16 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Stow, MA | TREE DOWN ON HOUSE ALONG SUDBURY ROAD |
| Apr 4, 11:26 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Holden, MA | TREE DOWN ON HOUSE ON TIMBER LANE |
| Apr 4, 11:27 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Westford, MA | TREE DOWN IN ROAD NEAR DREW FARM |
| Apr 4, 11:41 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Westford, MA | TREE DOWN BLOCKING BROADWAY ROAD. ROAD IS CLOSED. |
| Apr 4, 11:48 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Auburn, MA | TREES AND WIRES DOWN ON MANNER ROAD |
| Apr 4, 11:50 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Concord, MA | TREE DOWN ACROSS UPLAND ROAD |
| Apr 5, 12:01 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Chicopee, MA | LARGE BRANCH AND WIRES DOWN ALONG SPENCE STREET |
| Apr 5, 12:09 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Arlington, MA | TREE BRANCH DOWN ALONG OAK HILL DRIVE |
| Apr 5, 12:10 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Harvard, MA | ROUGHLY 8 TO 10 INCH DIAMETER TREE DOWN ON LITTLETON COUNTY ROAD |
| Apr 5, 12:17 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Concord, MA | TREE DOWN ON OLD MARLBORO ROAD |
| Apr 5, 12:17 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Concord, MA | TREE DOWN ON STRAWBERRY HILL |
| Apr 5, 12:17 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Wilmington, MA | TREE DOWN BLOCKING ONE LANE OF CONCORD STREET |
| Apr 5, 12:37 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Rowe, MA | TREES 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.
- 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
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. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
6 follow-up statements
621 WWUS71 KBOX 041257 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 857 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 CTZ004-MAZ017>019-RIZ001>004-042100- /O.CAN.KBOX.FG.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180404T1300Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.180404T1800Z-180405T0800Z/ Windham CT-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA- Eastern Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, and West Warwick 857 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Dense Fog Advisory. * Location...All of southern New England for the Wind Advisory. * TIMING...Strong winds will occur this afternoon and night peaking late this afternoon and evening. * Winds...Westerly 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along with the potential for isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 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. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
410 WWUS71 KBOX 041546 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1146 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 CTZ002-MAZ002>004-008>011-026-050000- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0008.180404T1800Z-180405T0800Z/ Hartford CT-Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA- Northern Worcester MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA- Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, and Ayer 1146 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY... * Location...northwest Connecticut into western-central Massachusetts. This includes the cities and towns of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, and Ayer. * TIMING...this afternoon and tonight. Strongest of the winds 8 PM to 2 AM. * Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along with the potential for isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take action to secure loose outdoor objects. && $$ 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. && $$ CTZ003-004-MAZ005>007-012>019-RIZ001>004-050000- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.180404T1800Z-180405T0800Z/ Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA- Eastern Essex MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI- Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, and West Warwick 1146 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY... * Location...Portions of northern Connecticut, north and central Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts. * TIMING...Strong winds will occur this afternoon and night peaking late this afternoon and evening. * Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along with the potential for isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 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
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. && $$ CTZ003-004-MAZ005>007-012>019-RIZ001>004-050015- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.180404T1800Z-180405T0800Z/ Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA- Eastern Essex MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI- Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, and West Warwick 1201 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY... * Location...Portions of northern Connecticut, north and central Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts. * TIMING...Strong winds will occur this afternoon and night peaking late this afternoon and evening. * Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along with the potential for isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 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
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. && $$ Frank For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
467 WWUS71 KBOX 050208 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1008 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 CTZ002-050800- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180405T0800Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180405T0800Z/ Hartford CT- Including the cities of Hartford and Windsor Locks 1008 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 4 AM EDT Thursday. The High Wind Warning has been cancelled. * Location...Hartford County. * TIMING...Strong winds develop this evening and continue into tonight. * Winds...West 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along with the potential for isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 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. && $$ CTZ003-004-MAZ005>007-012>024-RIZ001>008-050800- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180405T0800Z/ Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA- Eastern Essex MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Nantucket MA-Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI- Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI- Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 1008 PM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY... * Location...South coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. * TIMING...Strong winds develop this evening and continue into tonight. * Winds...West 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down along with the potential for isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 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
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. && $$ 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
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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.