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Wind Advisory 20, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

October 21, 2018Nantucket County, Massachusetts

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at Oct 21, 2018, 2:15 AM EDT for Nantucket County, Massachusetts. It took effect at Oct 21, 2018, 9:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 21, 2018, 2:15 AM EDT (06:15 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 21, 2018, 9:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 21, 2018, 3:53 PM EDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

County Nantucket County, MA

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 120 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:15 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, 6.3 hours before the alert went out and 45 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 2018-10-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 18 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2018-10-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -35 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
18 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-12 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1002 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
75 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-35 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
86 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

720 
WWUS71 KBOX 210615
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
215 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018

MAZ007-021-RIZ005-007-211415-
/O.UPG.KBOX.FZ.A.0002.181022T0300Z-181022T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.FZ.W.0003.181022T0300Z-181022T1300Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Bristol RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Mattapoisett, Bristol, 
and Newport
215 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT
Monday. The Freeze Watch is no longer in effect.

* TEMPERATURES...As low as 29.

* TIMING...Very late tonight through 9 AM Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures could kill sensitive vegetation. 

* LOCATION...Coastal Essex County, Southern Plymouth County in 
  Massachusetts. Newport and Bristol Counties in 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.

&&

$$

MAZ024-211415-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0020.181021T1300Z-181021T1900Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
215 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 3 PM EDT
this afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Strongest winds from late morning into the afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may result in a few downed tree limbs and
  perhaps 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.

&&

$$

MAZ015-016-211415-
/O.CON.KBOX.FZ.A.0002.181022T0300Z-181022T1300Z/
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the cities of Boston and Quincy
215 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* TEMPERATURES...As low as 30.

* TIMING...Very late tonight through 9 am Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures could kill sensitive vegetation.

* LOCATION...Suffolk County and Eastern Norfolk County in
  Massachusetts. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

Frank

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3 follow-up statements
180 
WWUS71 KBOX 211108
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
708 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018

MAZ007-021-RIZ005-007-211915-
/O.CON.KBOX.FZ.W.0003.181022T0300Z-181022T1300Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Bristol RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Mattapoisett, Bristol, 
and Newport
708 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018

...FREEZE WARNING FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT MONDAY...

* TEMPERATURES...As low as 29.

* TIMING...Very late tonight through 9 AM Monday morning.

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

* LOCATION...Coastal Essex County, Southern Plymouth County in 
  Massachusetts. Newport and Bristol Counties in 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.

&&

$$

MAZ024-211915-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0020.181021T1300Z-181021T2200Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
708 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Strongest winds from late morning into the afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ015-016-211915-
/O.CON.KBOX.FZ.A.0002.181022T0300Z-181022T1300Z/
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the cities of Boston and Quincy
708 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018

...FREEZE WATCH FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* TEMPERATURES...As low as 30.

* TIMING...Very late tonight through 9 am Monday morning.

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

* LOCATION...Suffolk County and Eastern Norfolk County in 
  Massachusetts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

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
167 
WWUS71 KBOX 211509
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1109 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018

MAZ007-021-RIZ005-007-212315-
/O.CON.KBOX.FZ.W.0003.181022T0300Z-181022T1300Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Bristol RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Mattapoisett, Bristol, 
and Newport
1109 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EDT MONDAY...

* TEMPERATURES...As low as 29.

* TIMING...Very late tonight through 9 AM Monday morning.

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

* LOCATION...Coastal Essex County, Southern Plymouth County in 
  Massachusetts. Newport and Bristol Counties in 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.

&&

$$

MAZ024-212200-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-181021T2200Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
1109 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Strongest winds from late morning into the afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ015-016-212315-
/O.CON.KBOX.FZ.A.0002.181022T0300Z-181022T1300Z/
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the cities of Boston and Quincy
1109 AM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* TEMPERATURES...As low as 30.

* TIMING...Very late tonight through 9 am Monday morning.

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

* LOCATION...Suffolk County and Eastern Norfolk County in 
  Massachusetts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

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
457 
WWUS71 KBOX 211953
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
353 PM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018

MAZ024-212100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-181021T2200Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
353 PM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Northwest winds have diminished below advisory levels.

$$

MAZ015-016-220400-
/O.UPG.KBOX.FZ.A.0002.181022T0300Z-181022T1300Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.FZ.W.0003.181022T0300Z-181022T1300Z/
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the cities of Boston and Quincy
353 PM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT
Monday. The Freeze Watch is no longer in effect.

* TEMPERATURES...As low as 29 degrees away from the immediate 
  shoreline.

* TIMING...Very late tonight through 9 am Monday morning.

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

* LOCATION...Suffolk County and Eastern Norfolk County in 
  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.

&&

$$

MAZ007-021-RIZ005-007-220400-
/O.CON.KBOX.FZ.W.0003.181022T0300Z-181022T1300Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Bristol RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Mattapoisett, Bristol, 
and Newport
353 PM EDT Sun Oct 21 2018

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EDT MONDAY...

* TEMPERATURES...As low as 28 degrees.

* TIMING...Very late tonight through 9 AM Monday morning.

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

* LOCATION...Coastal Essex County, Southern Plymouth County in 
  Massachusetts. Newport and Bristol Counties in 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.

&&

$$

For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at
www.weather.gov/boston

You can follow us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/NWSBoston

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@NWSBoston

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 21, 2:15 AM EDTFreeze WarningBOXEssex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk31 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.