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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 12, 20187 counties in Massachusetts; 4 counties in Rhode Island

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Chatham, MA at 00:00Z on 2018-01-12Temperature 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 2018-01-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -18 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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www.weather.gov/boston

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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

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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

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 11, 10:40 PM ESTDense Fog AdvisoryBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester10 hr
Jan 12, 2:44 AM ESTGale WarningBOX30 hr
Jan 12, 3:35 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXBristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and 4 more33 hr
Jan 12, 12:43 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester4 hr
Jan 12, 1:36 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester6 hr
Jan 12, 2:26 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningBOXHampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester6 hr
Jan 12, 4:22 PM ESTDense Fog AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Plymouth13 hr
Jan 12, 5:33 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire6 hr
Jan 12, 5:50 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningBOXMiddlesex, Worcester6 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Massachusetts, 2018Wind Advisories in Rhode Island, 2018Every wind advisory in 2018

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.