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Wind Advisory 19, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

October 19, 2018Barnstable County, Dukes County, Nantucket County, Massachusetts

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at Oct 19, 2018, 3:33 AM EDT for Barnstable County, Dukes County, Nantucket County, Massachusetts. It took effect at Oct 19, 2018, 11:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 19, 2018, 3:33 AM EDT (07:33 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 19, 2018, 11:00 PM EDT
Expired
Oct 20, 2018, 6:31 AM EDT
In force
8 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 07:34 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 00:00Z, 7.6 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Chatham, MA at 00:00Z on 2018-10-19Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Chatham, MA at 00:00Z on 2018-10-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 59 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
2051 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
76 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
59 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
71 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

660 
WWUS71 KBOX 190733
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
333 AM EDT Fri Oct 19 2018

CTZ002>004-MAZ005-006-009>013-017-018-020-021-RIZ001-003-191300-
/O.CON.KBOX.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-181019T1300Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-
Southern Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Blandford, 
Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, 
Foxborough, Norwood, Taunton, Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, 
Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, Coventry, and West Greenwich
333 AM EDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* TEMPERATURES...As low as 27.

* TIMING...Through early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures could kill sensitive 
  vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* LOCATION...Northern Connecticut, portions of Rhode Island and 
  western, central and eastern Massachusetts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

RIZ002-004>007-191300-
/O.CON.KBOX.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-181019T1300Z/
Southeast Providence RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-
Newport RI-
Including the cities of Providence, East Greenwich, Warwick, 
West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
333 AM EDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* TEMPERATURES...As low as 29.

* TIMING...Through early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures could kill sensitive 
  vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* LOCATION...Portions of Rhode Island.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

MAZ007-019-191300-
/O.CON.KBOX.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-181019T1300Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester and Plymouth
333 AM EDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* TEMPERATURES...As low as 28.

* TIMING...Through early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures could kill sensitive 
  vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* LOCATION...Portions of eastern Massachusetts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

MAZ022-023-191545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0019.181020T0300Z-181020T1600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.FR.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-181019T1300Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
and Vineyard Haven
333 AM EDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EDT
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to noon EDT
Saturday.

* TEMPERATURES...As low as 32.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 46 mph.

* TIMING...Areas of frost early this morning. Strong winds late 
  tonight into Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Strong
  winds may knock down a few large tree limbs and result in isolated
  power outages.

* LOCATION...This includes Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ024-191545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0019.181020T0300Z-181020T1600Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
333 AM EDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EDT
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to noon EDT
Saturday.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 46 mph.

* TIMING...Late tonight into Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may knock down a few large tree limbs and
  result in isolated power outages.

* LOCATION...Nantucket.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ014>016-191300-
/O.CON.KBOX.FR.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-181019T1300Z/
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Boston, and Quincy
333 AM EDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* TEMPERATURES...As low as 32.

* TIMING...Through early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation.

* LOCATION...This includes Boston and Cambridge.
  PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

&&

$$

Frank

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7 follow-up statements
064 
WWUS71 KBOX 191315
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
915 AM EDT Fri Oct 19 2018


CTZ002>004-MAZ005>007-009>013-017>021-RIZ001>007-191415-
/O.EXP.KBOX.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-181019T1300Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampden MA-
Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-
Western Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, 
Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester,
Foxborough, Norwood, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, 
New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, 
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, 
Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
915 AM EDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...FREEZE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Temperatures have climbed above freezing and will continue to warm
through the afternoon.

$$

MAZ022-023-192115-
/O.EXP.KBOX.FR.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-181019T1300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0019.181020T0300Z-181020T1600Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
and Vineyard Haven
915 AM EDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EDT SATURDAY...
...FROST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...


* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 46 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds overnight into Saturday morning. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may knock down a few large tree limbs 
  and result in isolated power outages. 

* LOCATION...This includes Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard.


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.

&&

$$

MAZ014>016-191415-
/O.EXP.KBOX.FR.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-181019T1300Z/
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Boston, and Quincy
915 AM EDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...FROST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Temperatures have climbed above freezing and will continue to warm
through the afternoon.

$$

MAZ024-192115-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0019.181020T0300Z-181020T1600Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
915 AM EDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 46 mph.

* TIMING...Overnight into Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may knock down a few large tree limbs 
  and result in isolated power outages. 

* LOCATION...Nantucket.

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.

&&

$$
819 
WWUS71 KBOX 191933
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
333 PM EDT Fri Oct 19 2018

MAZ022>024-200345-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0019.181020T0300Z-181020T1600Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
333 PM EDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds overnight into Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* LOCATION...This includes Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard.

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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@NWSBoston
805 
WWUS71 KBOX 191940 AAA
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
340 PM EDT Fri Oct 19 2018

MAZ022>024-200345-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0019.181020T0300Z-181020T1600Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
340 PM EDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds overnight into Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* LOCATION...This includes Cape Cod and Marthas Vineyard.

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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@NWSBoston
408 
WWUS71 KBOX 192041
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
441 PM EDT Fri Oct 19 2018

MAZ022>024-200445-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0019.181020T0300Z-181020T1600Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
441 PM EDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Overnight into Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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

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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578 
WWUS71 KBOX 200135
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
935 PM EDT Fri Oct 19 2018

MAZ022>024-200945-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0019.181020T0300Z-181020T1600Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
935 PM EDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with a few gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Overnight into Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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

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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429 
WWUS71 KBOX 200732
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
332 AM EDT Sat Oct 20 2018

MAZ022>024-201545-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-181020T1600Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
332 AM EDT Sat Oct 20 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with a few gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...This morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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

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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782 
WWUS71 KBOX 201031
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
631 AM EDT Sat Oct 20 2018

MAZ022>024-201145-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-181020T1600Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
631 AM EDT Sat Oct 20 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has cancelled the
Wind Advisory.

Breezy southwest winds are expected throughout much of today, the
strongest through the morning hours towards noon. However, gusts
are likely to be infrequent and not widespread, upwards of around
35 to 40 mph but below the 45 mph threshold that would require
wind advisories. 

Can not rule out some minor wind damage even with gusts up to 35
to 40 mph, a limb down here and there and possibly an isolated
power outage. But again, not widespread. 

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 19, 3:34 AM EDTGale WarningBOX33 hr
Oct 19, 3:34 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX47 hr

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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.