Alert archive / Massachusetts / Wind Advisories in 2018
Wind Advisory 8, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at Mar 4, 2018, 2:25 PM EST for 5 counties in Massachusetts. It took effect at Mar 5, 2018, 5:00 AM EST. It was in force for 16 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 4, 2018, 2:25 PM EST (19:25 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 5, 2018, 5:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Mar 5, 2018, 9:00 PM 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 19:31 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
Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 212 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
- 2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -3 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1146 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 22 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -15 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -7 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
139 WWUS71 KBOX 041925 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 225 PM EST Sun Mar 4 2018 MAZ022>024-050330- /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0008.180305T1000Z-180305T2300Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 225 PM EST Sun Mar 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 5 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * Location...Cape Cod and the Islands. * Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Early Monday morning into early Monday evening. * Impacts...Isolated downed tree limbs and isolated power outages are possible. However...impacts will not compare to what was experienced on Friday given the magnitude of the wind will not be nearly as strong. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Frank For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
6 follow-up statements
535 WWUS71 KBOX 050315 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 1015 PM EST Sun Mar 4 2018 MAZ022>024-051115- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0008.180305T1000Z-180305T2300Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 1015 PM EST Sun Mar 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * Location...Cape Cod and the Islands. * Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Early Monday morning into early Monday evening. * Impacts...Isolated downed tree limbs and isolated power outages are possible. However...impacts will not compare to what was experienced on Friday given the magnitude of the wind will not be nearly as strong. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 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
906 WWUS71 KBOX 050836 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 336 AM EST Mon Mar 5 2018 MAZ022>024-051645- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0008.180305T1000Z-180305T2300Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 336 AM EST Mon Mar 5 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * Location...Cape Cod and the Islands. * Winds...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...into the early evening hours. * Impacts...Isolated downed tree limbs and isolated power outages are possible. However...impacts will not compare to what was experienced on Friday given the magnitude of the wind will not be nearly as strong. 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. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
845 WWUS71 KBOX 051325 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 825 AM EST Mon Mar 5 2018 MAZ016-019-052130- /O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180305T2300Z/ Eastern Norfolk MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Quincy and Plymouth 825 AM EST Mon Mar 5 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM EST this evening. * Location...South shore of Massachusetts including coastal Norfolk and Plymouth Counties. * Winds...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...into the early evening hours. * Impacts...Isolated downed tree limbs and isolated power outages are possible. However...impacts will not compare to what was experienced on Friday given the magnitude of the wind will not be nearly as strong. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MAZ022>024-052130- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180305T2300Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 825 AM EST Mon Mar 5 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * Location...Cape Cod and the Islands. * Winds...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...into the early evening hours. * Impacts...Isolated downed tree limbs and isolated power outages are possible. However...impacts will not compare to what was experienced on Friday given the magnitude of the wind will not be nearly as strong. 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. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
916 WWUS71 KBOX 052100 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 400 PM EST Mon Mar 5 2018 MAZ016-019-052200- /O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180305T2300Z/ Eastern Norfolk MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Quincy and Plymouth 400 PM EST Mon Mar 5 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Wind Advisory. $$ MAZ022>024-052300- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180305T2300Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 400 PM EST Mon Mar 5 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * Location...Cape Cod and the Islands. * Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. * Timing...through 6 PM. * Impacts...Isolated downed tree limbs and isolated power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NWSBoston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
786 WWUS71 KBOX 052250 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 550 PM EST Mon Mar 5 2018 MAZ022-023-060000- /O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180305T2300Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Vineyard Haven 550 PM EST Mon Mar 5 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Taunton has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Although it will remain windy this evening winds will be gradually diminishing and dropping below wind advisory criteria shortly. $$ MAZ024-060200- /O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180306T0200Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 550 PM EST Mon Mar 5 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... * Location...Nantucket. * Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. * Timing...through 9 PM. * Impacts...Isolated 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. && $$ Frank
174 WWUS71 KBOX 060213 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Taunton MA 913 PM EST Mon Mar 5 2018 MAZ024-060315- /O.EXP.KBOX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180306T0200Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 913 PM EST Mon Mar 5 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Conditions that warrant the advisory have ended. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 9:58 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 15 hr | |
| Mar 4, 3:57 AM EST | Gale Warning | BOX | 45 hr | |
| Mar 4, 4:10 AM EST | Coastal Flood Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more | 11 hr |
| Mar 4, 8:55 AM EST | Coastal Flood Warning | BOX | Barnstable, Norfolk, Plymouth | 6 hr |
| Mar 4, 12:41 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 50 hr | |
| Mar 4, 3:13 PM EST | Coastal Flood Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth | 12 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.