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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 22, 20187 counties in Massachusetts; 5 counties in Rhode Island

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at Jan 22, 2018, 2:08 PM EST for 7 counties in Massachusetts; 5 counties in Rhode Island. It took effect at Jan 23, 2018, 11:00 AM EST. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 22, 2018, 2:08 PM EST (19:08 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 23, 2018, 11:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 23, 2018, 6:00 PM EST
In force
7 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, Bristol County, RI, Kent County, RI, Newport County, RI, Providence County, RI, Washington County, RI

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 26 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Chatham, MA (KCHH), launched 12:00Z, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 89 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 12:00Z on 2018-01-22Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2018-01-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 83 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
1281 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
83 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
236 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

026 
WWUS71 KBOX 221908
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
208 PM EST Mon Jan 22 2018

MAZ013-015>024-RIZ002>008-230315-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0004.180123T1600Z-180124T0000Z/
Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, Quincy, 
Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, 
Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, 
Nantucket, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, 
Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, 
and New Shoreham
208 PM EST Mon Jan 22 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* Location...Along and southeast of the Boston to Providence
  corridor.

* Winds...Sustained south winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts between
  40 and 50 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds Tuesday afternoon and early evening.

* Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down along with
  the risk for isolated power outages.

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.

&&

$$

CTZ004-MAZ002-004-008-009-012-026-RIZ001-230315-
/O.CON.KBOX.FG.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T1400Z/
Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-
Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-
Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Milford, Worcester, Ayer, 
Foster, and Smithfield
208 PM EST Mon Jan 22 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST TUESDAY...

* Location...The high terrain of the Worcester Hills, northwest 
  Rhode Island and northeast Connecticut.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* Timing...Through mid morning on Tuesday.

* Impacts...Dense fog will result in hazardous travel for
  motorists into mid morning Tuesday. Drive with extra caution and
  leave plenty of space between the vehicle in front of you.

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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7 follow-up statements
407 
WWUS71 KBOX 230310
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1010 PM EST Mon Jan 22 2018

CTZ004-MAZ002-004-008-009-012-026-RIZ001-231115-
/O.CON.KBOX.FG.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T1400Z/
Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-
Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-
Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Milford, Worcester, Ayer, 
Foster, and Smithfield
1010 PM EST Mon Jan 22 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST TUESDAY...

* Location...The high terrain of the Worcester Hills, northwest 
  Rhode Island and northeast Connecticut.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* Timing...Through mid morning on Tuesday.

* Impacts...Dense fog will result in hazardous travel for 
  motorists into mid morning Tuesday. Drive with extra caution 
  and leave plenty of space between the vehicle in front of you.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ013-015>024-RIZ002>008-231115-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0004.180123T1600Z-180124T0000Z/
Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, Quincy, 
Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, 
Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, 
Nantucket, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, 
Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, 
and New Shoreham
1010 PM EST Mon Jan 22 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* Location...Along and southeast of the Boston to Providence 
  corridor.

* Winds...Sustained south winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts 
  between 40 and 50 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds Tuesday afternoon and early evening.

* Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down along with 
  the risk for isolated power outages.

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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320 
WWUS71 KBOX 230830
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
330 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

MAZ017>021-RIZ002>007-231600-
/O.EXA.KBOX.FG.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0004.180123T1600Z-180124T0000Z/
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Southeast Providence RI-
Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-
Newport RI-
Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, 
New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, 
East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, 
Westerly, and Newport
330 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Dense Fog
Advisory, which is in effect until 9 AM EST this morning.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* Location...Along and southeast of the Boston to Providence 
  corridor.

* Winds...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds this afternoon and early evening.

* Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down along with 
  the risk for isolated power outages.

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.

&&

$$

CTZ002-003-231400-
/O.EXA.KBOX.FG.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T1400Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, 
and Vernon
330 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Dense Fog
Advisory, which is in effect until 9 AM EST this morning.

* Location...The high terrain of the Worcester Hills, northwest
  Rhode Island and northeast Connecticut including the Greater
  Hartford area.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* Timing...Through mid morning Tuesday.

* Impacts...Dense fog will result in hazardous travel for
  motorists into mid morning. Drive with extra caution and leave 
  plenty of space between the vehicle in front of you.

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.

&&

$$

CTZ004-MAZ002-004-008-009-012-026-RIZ001-231400-
/O.CON.KBOX.FG.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T1400Z/
Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-
Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-
Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Milford, Worcester, Ayer, 
Foster, and Smithfield
330 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* Location...The high terrain of the east slopes of Berkshires to
  the Worcester Hills, northwest Rhode Island and northeast 
  Connecticut.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* Timing...Through mid morning.

* Impacts...Dense fog will result in hazardous travel for
  motorists into mid morning. Drive with extra caution and leave 
  plenty of space between the vehicle in front of you.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ013-015-016-022>024-RIZ008-231600-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0004.180123T1600Z-180124T0000Z/
Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Barnstable MA-
Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, Quincy, 
Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, 
and New Shoreham
330 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* Location...Along and southeast of the Boston to Providence 
  corridor.

* Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds this afternoon and early evening.

* Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down along with 
  the risk for isolated power outages.

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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760 
WWUS71 KBOX 231302
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
802 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

MAZ020-021-RIZ006-007-232115-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FG.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T1400Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0004.180123T1600Z-180124T0000Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
802 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Dense
Fog Advisory.

* Location...Along and southeast of the Boston to Providence 
  corridor.

* Winds...South 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds this afternoon and early evening.

* Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down along with 
  the risk for isolated power outages.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ013-015-016-232115-
/O.EXB.KBOX.FG.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T1600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0004.180123T1600Z-180124T0000Z/
Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, and Quincy
802 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Dense Fog
Advisory, which is in effect until 11 AM EST this morning.

* Visibilities...One quarter of a mile or less at times.

* Location...Along and southeast of the Boston to Providence 
  corridor.

* Winds...South 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Dense fog through late morning. Strongest winds this 
  afternoon and early evening.

* Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down along with 
  the risk for isolated power outages.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ003-005>007-010-011-014-231600-
/O.EXB.KBOX.FG.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T1600Z/
Eastern Franklin MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Greenfield, Orange, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, Gloucester, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, 
and Cambridge
802 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Dense Fog
Advisory, which is in effect until 11 AM EST this morning.

* Location...The high terrain of the east slopes of Berkshires 
  to the Worcester Hills, northwest Rhode Island and northeast 
  Connecticut.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* Timing...Through mid morning.

* Impacts...Dense fog will result in hazardous travel for 
  motorists into mid morning. Drive with extra caution and leave 
  plenty of space between the vehicle in front of you.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ017>019-RIZ002>005-232115-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FG.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T1600Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0004.180123T1600Z-180124T0000Z/
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-
Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Providence, 
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, 
and Bristol
802 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* Location...Along and southeast of the Boston to Providence 
  corridor.

* Winds...South 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Areas of dense fog through late morning. Strongest 
  winds this afternoon and early evening.

* Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down along with 
  the risk for isolated power outages.

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.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ002-004-008-009-012-026-RIZ001-231600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FG.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T1600Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Northern Worcester MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Northwest Providence RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, 
Blandford, Milford, Worcester, Ayer, Foster, and Smithfield
802 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* Location...The high terrain of the east slopes of Berkshires 
  to the Worcester Hills, northwest Rhode Island and northeast 
  Connecticut.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* Timing...Through late morning.

* Impacts...Dense fog will result in hazardous travel for 
  motorists into mid morning. Drive with extra caution and leave 
  plenty of space between the vehicle in front of you.

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-RIZ008-232115-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0004.180123T1600Z-180124T0000Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham
802 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* Location...Along and southeast of the Boston to Providence 
  corridor.

* Winds...South 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds this afternoon and early evening.

* Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down along with 
  the risk for isolated power outages.

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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322 
WWUS71 KBOX 231515
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1015 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

MAZ020>024-RIZ006>008-232315-
/O.EXB.KBOX.FG.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0004.180123T1600Z-180124T0000Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, 
Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
1015 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Dense Fog
Advisory, which is in effect until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* Visibilities...one quarter of a mile or less at times.

* Location...portions of southeast MA.

* Winds...South 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Areas of dense fog into early afternoon.  Strongest 
  winds this afternoon and early evening.

* Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down along with
  the risk for isolated power outages. Dense fog will result in
  poor visibility.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ013-015>019-RIZ002>005-232315-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FG.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0004.180123T1600Z-180124T0000Z/
Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-
Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, Quincy, 
Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, 
and Bristol
1015 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* Location...Along and southeast of the Boston to Providence 
  corridor.

* Winds...South 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Areas of dense fog into early afternoon. Strongest 
  winds this afternoon and early evening.

* Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down along with
  the risk for isolated power outages. Dense fog will result in
  poos visibility.

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.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>012-014-026-RIZ001-231800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FG.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T1800Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-
Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, 
Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, 
Milford, Worcester, Cambridge, Ayer, Foster, and Smithfield
1015 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Location...The high terrain of the east slopes of Berkshires 
  to the Worcester Hills, northwest Rhode Island and northeast 
  Connecticut.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

* Timing...Into early afternoon.

* Impacts...Dense fog will result in hazardous travel for
  motorists. Drive with extra caution and leave plenty of space 
  between the vehicle in front of you.

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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922 
WWUS71 KBOX 231633
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1133 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

MAZ013-015>024-RIZ002>008-240000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FG.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180124T0000Z/
Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, Quincy, 
Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, 
Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, 
Nantucket, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, 
Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, 
and New Shoreham
1133 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Dense
Fog Advisory.

* Location...Along and southeast of the Boston to Providence
  corridor.

* Winds...South 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds this afternoon and early evening. 

* Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down along with
  the risk for isolated power outages. 

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>012-014-026-RIZ001-231745-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FG.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180123T1800Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-
Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, 
Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, 
Milford, Worcester, Cambridge, Ayer, Foster, and Smithfield
1133 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Dense
Fog Advisory.

$$

Frank

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740 
WWUS71 KBOX 232035
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
335 PM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

MAZ013-015>024-RIZ002>008-232300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180123T2300Z/
Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, Quincy, 
Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, 
Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, 
Nantucket, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, 
Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, 
and New Shoreham
335 PM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* Location...Along and southeast of the Boston to Providence 
  corridor.

* Winds...South 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds through 5 or 6 pm this evening.

* Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down along with 
  the risk for isolated power outages.

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 chis afternoon and early
evening.an also be difficult, especially for high profile 
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Frank

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388 
WWUS71 KBOX 232308
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
608 PM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

MAZ013-015>024-RIZ002>008-240015-
/O.EXP.KBOX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180123T2300Z/
Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, Quincy, 
Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, 
Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, 
Nantucket, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, 
Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, 
and New Shoreham
608 PM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The strong gusty winds have moved east of the area, thus the wind
advisory has been allowed to expire.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 22, 4:20 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXEssex, Franklin, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester34 hr
Jan 22, 4:46 AM ESTGale WarningBOX37 hr
Jan 22, 1:11 PM ESTDense Fog AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 7 more22 hr
Jan 22, 2:34 PM ESTFlood WatchBOXFranklin, Worcester24 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.