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Wind Advisory 5, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 29, 20185 counties in Massachusetts

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at Jan 29, 2018, 3:36 AM EST for 5 counties in Massachusetts. It took effect at Jan 29, 2018, 6:00 PM EST. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 29, 2018, 3:36 AM EST (08:36 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 29, 2018, 6:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 30, 2018, 10:00 AM EST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Barnstable County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Nantucket County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:34 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

The nearest sounding before it

Chatham, MA (KCHH), launched 00:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 51 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 2018-01-29Temperature 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 2018-01-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -14 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1104 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
68 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-14 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
93 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

562 
WWUS71 KBOX 290836
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
336 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

MAZ019-021>024-291645-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.180130T0300Z-180130T1200Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Mattapoisett, Chatham, 
Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
336 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

...WIND ADVISORY FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* Location...Southeast Coastal Massachusetts.

* Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Developing this evening and continuing through Tuesday
  morning. The peak of the winds shortly after midnight. 

* 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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8 follow-up statements
920 
WWUS71 KBOX 291632
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1132 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

MAZ019-021>024-300045-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.180130T0300Z-180130T1200Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Mattapoisett, Chatham, 
Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
1132 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM EST TUESDAY...

* Location...Southeast Coastal Massachusetts.

* Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Developing this evening and continuing through 
  Tuesday morning. The peak of the winds shortly after midnight.

* 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.

&&

$$

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

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@NWSBoston
221 
WWUS71 KBOX 292117
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
417 PM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

MAZ019-021>024-300530-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.180130T0200Z-180130T1300Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Mattapoisett, Chatham, 
Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
417 PM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* Location...Southeast Coastal Massachusetts.

* Winds...North to northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph.

* Timing...Winds increasing this evening and continuing through
  Tuesday morning. Strongest winds expected from late this evening
  through around 6 AM Tuesday morning.

* Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down as well as  
  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.

&&

$$

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

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213 
WWUS71 KBOX 292148
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
448 PM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

MAZ023-024-300600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.180129T2300Z-180130T1300Z/
Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Vineyard Haven and Nantucket
448 PM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST TUESDAY...

* Location...Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard.

* Winds...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Winds increasing this evening and continuing through 
  Tuesday morning. Strongest winds expected from late this 
  evening through around 6 AM Tuesday morning.

* Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down as well as 
  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.

&&

$$

MAZ019-021-022-300600-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.180130T0200Z-180130T1300Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Mattapoisett, Chatham, 
Falmouth, and Provincetown
448 PM EST Mon Jan 29 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
EST TUESDAY...

* Location...Southeast Coastal Massachusetts including Cape Cod.

* Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Winds increasing this evening and continuing through 
  Tuesday morning. Strongest winds expected from late this 
  evening through around 6 AM Tuesday morning.

* Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down as well as 
  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.

&&

$$

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

You can follow us on Facebook at
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@NWSBoston
066 
WWUS71 KBOX 300533
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1233 AM EST Tue Jan 30 2018

MAZ023-024-301300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180130T1300Z/
Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Vineyard Haven and Nantucket
1233 AM EST Tue Jan 30 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* Location...Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard.

* Winds...North 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Strong winds continue through the morning. Strongest
  winds expected through around 6 AM.

* Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down as well as 
  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.

&&

$$

MAZ019-021-022-301300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180130T1300Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Mattapoisett, Chatham, 
Falmouth, and Provincetown
1233 AM EST Tue Jan 30 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* Location...Southeast Coastal Massachusetts including Cape Cod.

* Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...Strong winds continue through the morning. Strongest
  winds expected through around 6 AM.

* Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down as well as 
  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.

&&

$$

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
913 
WWUS71 KBOX 300913
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
413 AM EST Tue Jan 30 2018

MAZ023-024-301300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180130T1300Z/
Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Vineyard Haven and Nantucket
413 AM EST Tue Jan 30 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* Location...Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard.

* Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Strong winds continue through around 6 AM. 

* Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down as well as 
  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.

&&

$$

MAZ019-021-022-301300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180130T1300Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Mattapoisett, Chatham, 
Falmouth, and Provincetown
413 AM EST Tue Jan 30 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* Location...Southeast Coastal Massachusetts including Cape Cod.

* Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...Strong winds continue through around 6 AM. 

* Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down as well as 
  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.

&&

$$
124 
WWUS71 KBOX 301133
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
633 AM EST Tue Jan 30 2018

MAZ019-021>023-301245-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180130T1300Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Mattapoisett, Chatham, 
Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven
633 AM EST Tue Jan 30 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Wind
Advisory.

Wind gusts are no longer expected to exceed 40 mph across coastal
Plymouth county, as well as the Cape and Martha's Vineyard.

$$

MAZ024-301300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180130T1300Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
633 AM EST Tue Jan 30 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* Location...Nantucket.

* Winds...North 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...Strong winds continue through around 6 AM.

* Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down as well as 
  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.

&&

$$

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

You can follow us on Facebook at
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You can follow us on Twitter at
@NWSBoston
196 
WWUS71 KBOX 301300
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
800 AM EST Tue Jan 30 2018

MAZ024-301500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180130T1500Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
800 AM EST Tue Jan 30 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* Location...Nantucket.

* Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...Strong winds continue through around 9 AM then will
  slowly diminish through mid morning.

* Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down as well as 
  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.

&&

$$

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

You can follow us on Facebook at
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You can follow us on Twitter at
@NWSBoston
525 
WWUS71 KBOX 301515
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Taunton MA
1015 AM EST Tue Jan 30 2018

MAZ024-301800-
/O.EXP.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180130T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0006.180130T1515Z-180130T1800Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
1015 AM EST Tue Jan 30 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* Location...Nantucket.

* Winds...North around 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...Strong winds continue through around Noon then will
  slowly diminish through early afternoon.

* Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down as well as 
  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.

&&

$$

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

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 29, 3:38 AM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk and 2 more32 hr
Jan 29, 3:38 AM ESTGale WarningBOX33 hr
Jan 29, 4:21 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Nantucket21 hr
Jan 29, 4:27 PM ESTGale WarningBOX21 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Massachusetts, 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.