Alert archive / Massachusetts / Wind Advisories in 2018
Wind Advisory 11, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at Mar 13, 2018, 7:32 PM EDT for Barnstable County, Dukes County, Nantucket County, Massachusetts. It was in force for 22 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 13, 2018, 7:32 PM EDT (23:32 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2018, 6:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 22 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Barnstable County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Nantucket County, MA
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:35 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Chatham, MA (KCHH), launched 12:00Z, 11.5 hours before the alert went out and 39 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
- 2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 428 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 73 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 580 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 827 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
066 WWUS71 KBOX 132332 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 732 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 MAZ024-140200- /O.EXT.KBOX.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180314T0200Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 732 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * Location...Nantucket * Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Timing...Through early this evening. * Impacts...These strong winds will result in power outages and tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely. Take action to secure loose outdoor objects. && $$ MAZ022-023-140400- /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.180313T2332Z-180314T0400Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 732 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until midnight EDT tonight. * Location...Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard. * Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Through this evening * Impacts...Strong winds may down tree branches and limbs. Additional power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
5 follow-up statements
729 WWUS71 KBOX 140153 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 953 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 MAZ024-141000- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180314T0200Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180314T2100Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 953 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 5 PM EDT Wednesday. The High Wind Warning has been cancelled. * Location...Nantucket. * Winds...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Through Wednesday evening. * Impacts...Strong winds may down tree branches and limbs. Additional power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MAZ022-023-140400- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180314T0400Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 953 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * Location...Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard. * Winds...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Timing...Through this early morning. * Impacts...Strong winds may down tree branches and limbs. Additional power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
236 WWUS71 KBOX 140404 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1204 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018 MAZ022-023-140515- /O.EXP.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180314T0400Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 1204 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds will continue to dissipate through the early morning hours. $$ MAZ024-141215- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180314T2100Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 1204 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * Location...Nantucket. * Winds...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Through Wednesday evening. * Impacts...Strong winds may down tree branches and limbs. Additional power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 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
619 WWUS71 KBOX 140752 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 352 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018 MAZ022-023-141600- /O.EXB.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.180314T1400Z-180314T2100Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 352 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * Location...Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...Through this evening. * Impacts...Strong winds may down tree branches and limbs. Additional power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MAZ024-141600- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180314T2100Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 352 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * Location...Nantucket. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Through Wednesday evening. * Impacts...Strong winds may down tree branches and limbs. Additional power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 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
547 WWUS71 KBOX 141423 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1023 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018 MAZ022-023-142100- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180314T2100Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 1023 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * Location...Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...Through this evening. * Impacts...Strong winds may down tree branches and limbs. Additional power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MAZ024-142100- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180314T2100Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 1023 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * Location...Nantucket. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Through Wednesday evening. * Impacts...Strong winds may down tree branches and limbs. Additional power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 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
433 WWUS71 KBOX 142000 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 400 PM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018 MAZ022-023-142200- /O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180314T2200Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 400 PM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * Location...Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard * Winds...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...Through this evening. * Impacts...Strong winds may down tree branches and limbs. Additional power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MAZ024-142200- /O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180314T2200Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 400 PM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * Location...Nantucket. * Winds...West around 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Through Wednesday evening. * Impacts...Strong winds may down tree branches and limbs. Additional power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 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 13, 5:47 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Bristol, Norfolk, Plymouth | 58 min |
| Mar 13, 6:48 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Bristol, Norfolk, Plymouth | 87 min |
| Mar 13, 7:31 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 4 days |
Nearby
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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.