Alert archive / Massachusetts / Wind Advisories in 2018
Wind Advisory 5, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
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.
- 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
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. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
8 follow-up statements
920 WWUS71 KBOX 291632 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1132 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2018 MAZ019-021>024-300045- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.180130T0300Z-180130T1200Z/ Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Plymouth, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 1132 AM EST Mon Jan 29 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY... * Location...Southeast Coastal Massachusetts. * Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Developing this evening and continuing through Tuesday morning. The peak of the winds shortly after midnight. * Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down along with the risk for isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @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. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
213 WWUS71 KBOX 292148 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 448 PM EST Mon Jan 29 2018 MAZ023-024-300600- /O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.180129T2300Z-180130T1300Z/ Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Vineyard Haven and Nantucket 448 PM EST Mon Jan 29 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST TUESDAY... * Location...Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. * Winds...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Winds increasing this evening and continuing through Tuesday morning. Strongest winds expected from late this evening through around 6 AM Tuesday morning. * Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down as well as the risk for isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 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. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
066 WWUS71 KBOX 300533 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1233 AM EST Tue Jan 30 2018 MAZ023-024-301300- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180130T1300Z/ Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Vineyard Haven and Nantucket 1233 AM EST Tue Jan 30 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING... * Location...Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. * Winds...North 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Strong winds continue through the morning. Strongest winds expected through around 6 AM. * Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down as well as the risk for isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 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. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
196 WWUS71 KBOX 301300 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 800 AM EST Tue Jan 30 2018 MAZ024-301500- /O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180130T1500Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 800 AM EST Tue Jan 30 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * Location...Nantucket. * Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...Strong winds continue through around 9 AM then will slowly diminish through mid morning. * Impacts...A few weakened trees may be knocked down as well as the risk for isolated power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston 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 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 29, 3:38 AM EST | Coastal Flood Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk and 2 more | 32 hr |
| Jan 29, 3:38 AM EST | Gale Warning | BOX | 33 hr | |
| Jan 29, 4:21 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket | 21 hr |
| Jan 29, 4:27 PM EST | Gale Warning | BOX | 21 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.