Alert archive / Massachusetts / Wind Advisories in 2018
Wind Advisory 3, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at Jan 12, 2018, 2:58 AM EST for 7 counties in Massachusetts; 4 counties in Rhode Island. It took effect at Jan 12, 2018, 5:00 PM EST. It was in force for 16 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 12, 2018, 2:58 AM EST (07:58 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 12, 2018, 5:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Jan 13, 2018, 9:00 AM EST
- In force
- 16 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Barnstable County, MA, Bristol County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Nantucket County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Suffolk County, MA, Kent County, RI, Newport County, RI, Providence County, RI, Washington County, RI
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 27 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:59 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, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 87 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
- 1016 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 12 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -18 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -1 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
775 WWUS71 KBOX 120758 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 258 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018 MAZ018>024-121600- /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.180112T2200Z-180113T1400Z/ Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 258 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM EST SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to 9 AM EST Saturday. * Location...Far Southeast Massachusetts including Cape Cod and The Islands. * Winds...South 15 to 30 mph with a few gusts between 40 and 50 mph. * Timing...The strongest winds will likely come in two pulses. The first will occur this evening followed by a second one toward daybreak Saturday. * Impacts...A few downed tree limbs and isolated 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. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002>004-008>012-026-121400- /O.CON.KBOX.FG.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180112T1400Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA- Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Western Hampshire MA- Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer 258 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... * Location...Western and Central Massachusetts as well as northern Connecticut. * Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times. * Timing...Through mid morning before improvement occurs. * Impacts...Areas of dense fog will result in hazardous travel for motorists. The fog may be particularly dense in rural areas with the deep snowpack still in place. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be reduced to less than one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ 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
6 follow-up statements
975 WWUS71 KBOX 121547 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1047 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018 MAZ018>024-130000- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.180112T2200Z-180113T1400Z/ Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 1047 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM EST SATURDAY... * Location...Far Southeast Massachusetts including Cape Cod and The Islands. * Winds...South 15 to 30 mph with a few gusts between 40 and 50 mph. * Timing...The strongest winds will likely come in two pulses. The first will occur this evening followed by a second one between midnight and daybreak Saturday. * Impacts...A few downed tree limbs and isolated 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. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
346 WWUS71 KBOX 122036 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 336 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018 MAZ013-015>017-RIZ002-004-006-007-130445- /O.EXB.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.180112T2200Z-180113T1100Z/ Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northern Bristol MA-Southeast Providence RI-Eastern Kent RI- Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Providence, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 336 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM EST Saturday. * Location...Portions of coastal Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts, including Boston, Taunton, Providence and Newport. * Winds...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Through tonight with the strongest winds from near midnight to daybreak. * Impacts...A few downed tree limbs and isolated power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MAZ018>024-130445- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.180112T2200Z-180113T1400Z/ Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 336 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SATURDAY... * Location...Far Southeast Massachusetts including Cape Cod and The Islands. * Winds...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Through tonight with the strongest winds from near midnight to daybreak. * Impacts...A few downed tree limbs and isolated 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. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
505 WWUS71 KBOX 122122 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 422 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018 MAZ020>024-130530- /O.NEW.KBOX.FG.Y.0002.180112T2122Z-180113T0300Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.180112T2200Z-180113T1400Z/ Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 422 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Dense Fog Advisory, which is in effect until 10 PM EST this evening. * Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times. * Location...Far Southeast Massachusetts including Cape Cod and The Islands. * Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...Through tonight with the strongest winds from near midnight to daybreak. * Impacts...A few downed tree limbs and isolated power outages are possible. Areas of dense fog will result in hazardous travel for motorists. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be reduced to less than one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ RIZ006-007-130530- /O.NEW.KBOX.FG.Y.0002.180112T2122Z-180113T0300Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.180112T2200Z-180113T1100Z/ Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 422 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Dense Fog Advisory, which is in effect until 10 PM EST this evening. * Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times. * Location...Portions of coastal Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts, including Boston, Taunton, Providence and Newport. * Winds...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...Through tonight with the strongest winds from near midnight to daybreak. * Impacts...A few downed tree limbs and isolated power outages are possible. Areas of dense fog will result in hazardous travel for motorists. 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. && $$ RIZ008-130300- /O.NEW.KBOX.FG.Y.0002.180112T2122Z-180113T0300Z/ Block Island RI- Including the city of New Shoreham 422 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Dense Fog Advisory, which is in effect until 10 PM EST this evening. * Location...Block Island * Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times. * Timing...Through 10 pm tonight. * Impacts...Areas of dense fog will result in hazardous travel for motorists. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be reduced to less than one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MAZ018-019-130530- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.180112T2200Z-180113T1400Z/ Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Brockton and Plymouth 422 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SATURDAY... * Location...Far Southeast Massachusetts including Cape Cod and The Islands. * Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Through tonight with the strongest winds from near midnight to daybreak. * Impacts...A few downed tree limbs and isolated 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. && $$ MAZ013-015>017-RIZ002-004-130530- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.180112T2200Z-180113T1100Z/ Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northern Bristol MA-Southeast Providence RI-Eastern Kent RI- Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Providence, East Greenwich, Warwick, and West Warwick 422 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY... * Location...Portions of coastal Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts, including Boston, Taunton, Providence and Newport. * Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Through tonight with the strongest winds from near midnight to daybreak. * Impacts...A few downed tree limbs and isolated power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 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
163 WWUS71 KBOX 130242 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 942 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018 MAZ020-021-131045- /O.EXT.KBOX.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180113T1000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/ Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, and Mattapoisett 942 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SATURDAY... * Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times. * Location...Far Southeast Massachusetts including Cape Cod and The Islands. * Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph. * Timing...Strongest winds from near midnight to daybreak. Areas of dense fog will continue overnight. * Impacts...A few downed tree limbs and isolated power outages are possible. Areas of dense fog will result in hazardous travel for motorists. 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. && $$ MAZ022>024-131045- /O.EXT.KBOX.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 942 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SATURDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SATURDAY... * Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times. * Location...Far Southeast Massachusetts including Cape Cod and The Islands. * Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph. * Timing...Strongest winds from near midnight to daybreak. Areas of dense fog will continue overnight. * Impacts...A few downed tree limbs and isolated power outages are possible. Areas of dense fog will result in hazardous travel for motorists. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be reduced to less than one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ RIZ006-007-131045- /O.EXT.KBOX.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180113T1000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1100Z/ Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 942 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY... * Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times. * Location...Portions of coastal Rhode Island. * Winds...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph. * Timing...Through tonight with the strongest winds from near midnight to daybreak. * Impacts...A few downed tree limbs and isolated power outages are possible. Areas of dense fog will result in hazardous travel for motorists. 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. && $$ RIZ008-131000- /O.EXT.KBOX.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180113T1000Z/ Block Island RI- Including the city of New Shoreham 942 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY... * Location...Block Island * Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times. * Timing...Through 5 am. * Impacts...Areas of dense fog will result in hazardous travel for motorists. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be reduced to less than one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MAZ018-019-131045- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/ Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Brockton and Plymouth 942 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SATURDAY... * Location...Far Southeast Massachusetts including Cape Cod and The Islands. * Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph. * Timing...Strongest winds from near midnight to daybreak. * Impacts...A few downed tree limbs and isolated 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. && $$ MAZ013-015>017-RIZ002-004-131045- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1100Z/ Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northern Bristol MA-Southeast Providence RI-Eastern Kent RI- Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Providence, East Greenwich, Warwick, and West Warwick 942 PM EST Fri Jan 12 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY... * Location...Portions of coastal Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts, including Boston, Taunton, Providence and Newport. * Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph. * Timing...Strongest winds from near midnight to daybreak. * Impacts...A few downed tree limbs and isolated power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 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
200 WWUS71 KBOX 130859 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 359 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018 MAZ020-021-131400- /O.EXT.KBOX.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/ Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, and Mattapoisett 359 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... * Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times. * Location...Far Southeast Massachusetts. * Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph. * Timing...Strongest winds through daybreak. Areas of dense fog will continue into mid morning. * Impacts...A few downed tree limbs and isolated power outages are possible. Areas of dense fog will result in hazardous travel for motorists. 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. && $$ RIZ006-007-131400- /O.EXT.KBOX.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1100Z/ Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 359 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times. * Location...Portions of coastal Rhode Island. * Winds...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph. * Timing...Strongest winds through daybreak. Areas of dense fog until mid morning. * Impacts...A few downed tree limbs and isolated power outages are possible. Areas of dense fog will result in hazardous travel for motorists. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be reduced to less than one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ RIZ008-131400- /O.EXT.KBOX.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/ Block Island RI- Including the city of New Shoreham 359 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... * Location...Block Island * Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times. * Timing...Through mid morning. * Impacts...Areas of dense fog will result in hazardous travel for motorists. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ MAZ022>024-131400- /O.CON.KBOX.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 359 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... * Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times. * Location...Far Southeast Massachusetts including Cape Cod and The Islands. * Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph. * Timing...Strongest winds through mid morning. Areas of dense fog into mid morning. * Impacts...A few downed tree limbs and isolated power outages are possible. Areas of dense fog will result in hazardous travel for motorists. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be reduced to less than one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MAZ018-019-131400- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/ Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Brockton and Plymouth 359 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... * Location...Far Southeast Massachusetts including Cape Cod and The Islands. * Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph. * Timing...Strongest winds through mid morning. * Impacts...A few downed tree limbs and isolated 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. && $$ MAZ013-015>017-RIZ002-004-131100- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1100Z/ Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northern Bristol MA-Southeast Providence RI-Eastern Kent RI- Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Providence, East Greenwich, Warwick, and West Warwick 359 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * Location...Portions of coastal Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts, including Boston, Taunton, Providence and Newport. * Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph. * Timing...Strongest winds through daybreak. * Impacts...A few downed tree limbs and isolated power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 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
911 WWUS71 KBOX 131009 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 509 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018 MAZ020>024-131400- /O.CAN.KBOX.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/ Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 509 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Dense Fog Advisory. * Location...Far Southeast Massachusetts. * Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph. * Timing...Strongest winds through 8 or 9 am. * Impacts...A few downed tree limbs and isolated 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. && $$ RIZ006-007-131400- /O.CAN.KBOX.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/ /O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/ Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 509 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Dense Fog Advisory. * Location...Portions of coastal Rhode Island. * Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph. * Timing...Strongest winds through 7 or 8 am. * Impacts...A few downed tree limbs and isolated power outages are possible. Areas of dense fog will result in hazardous travel for motorists. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ RIZ008-131115- /O.CAN.KBOX.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/ Block Island RI- Including the city of New Shoreham 509 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Dense Fog Advisory. Visibility has improved enough to allow the dense fog advisory to be cancelled. $$ MAZ013-015>017-RIZ002-004-131400- /O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/ Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northern Bristol MA-Southeast Providence RI-Eastern Kent RI- Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Providence, East Greenwich, Warwick, and West Warwick 509 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... * Location...Portions of coastal Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts, including Boston, Taunton, Providence and Newport. * Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph. * Timing...Strongest winds through 7 or 8 am. * Impacts...A few downed tree limbs and isolated power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MAZ018-019-131400- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180113T1400Z/ Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Brockton and Plymouth 509 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... * Location...Far Southeast Massachusetts including Cape Cod and The Islands. * Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph. * Timing...Strongest winds through 7 or 8 am. * Impacts...A few downed tree limbs and isolated 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. && $$ 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
The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 10:40 PM EST | Dense Fog Advisory | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester | 10 hr |
| Jan 12, 2:44 AM EST | Gale Warning | BOX | 30 hr | |
| Jan 12, 3:35 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | BOX | Bristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and 4 more | 33 hr |
| Jan 12, 12:43 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester | 4 hr |
| Jan 12, 1:36 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester | 6 hr |
| Jan 12, 2:26 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | BOX | Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester | 6 hr |
| Jan 12, 4:22 PM EST | Dense Fog Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Plymouth | 13 hr |
| Jan 12, 5:33 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire | 6 hr |
| Jan 12, 5:50 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | BOX | Middlesex, Worcester | 6 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.