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Wind Advisory 8, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 4, 20185 counties in Massachusetts

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2018-03-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2018-03-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -15 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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

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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.

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 3, 9:58 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX15 hr
Mar 4, 3:57 AM ESTGale WarningBOX45 hr
Mar 4, 4:10 AM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more11 hr
Mar 4, 8:55 AM ESTCoastal Flood WarningBOXBarnstable, Norfolk, Plymouth6 hr
Mar 4, 12:41 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX50 hr
Mar 4, 3:13 PM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth12 hr

Nearby

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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.