Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2019

High Wind Warning 6, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

October 16, 20196 counties in Massachusetts

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind warning at Oct 16, 2019, 3:46 PM EDT for 6 counties in Massachusetts. It took effect at Oct 17, 2019, 1:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 4 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Oct 16, 2019, 3:46 PM EDT (19:46 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 17, 2019, 1:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 17, 2019, 5:26 AM EDT
In force
4 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

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

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Oct 17, 1:00 AM EDTHIGH SUST WINDS 46Nantucket Ap, MA
Oct 17, 1:00 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGMashpee, MATREE DOWN ON GREAT NECK ROAD
Oct 17, 1:02 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGSharon, MAWIRES DOWN ON NORTH MAIN STREET AT GLENDALE ROAD
Oct 17, 1:05 AM EDTHIGH SUST WINDS 47Nantucket Harbor, MA
Oct 17, 1:06 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Nantucket Ap, MA
Oct 17, 1:14 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 64Hyannis Ap, MA
Oct 17, 1:15 AM EDTHIGH SUST WINDS 51Siasconset, MA
Oct 17, 1:15 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 66Wellfleet, MA
Oct 17, 1:18 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Edgartown, MA
Oct 17, 1:20 AM EDTHIGH SUST WINDS 52East Falmouth, MA
Oct 17, 1:20 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 66East Falmouth, MA
Oct 17, 1:21 AM EDTHIGH SUST WINDS 44Wauwinet, MA
Oct 17, 1:22 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 62Marthas Vineyard Ap, MA
Oct 17, 1:25 AM EDTHIGH SUST WINDS 41Marthas Vineyard Ap, MA
Oct 17, 1:30 AM EDTHIGH SUST WINDS 45Cisco, MA
Oct 17, 1:30 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 79Yarmouth, MA
Oct 17, 1:30 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGMattapoisett, MALARGE BRANCH AND POWER LINES DOWN AT DRISCOLL LANE AND CATHAWAY LANE...POWER OUTAGE IN THE AREA
Oct 17, 1:31 AM EDTHIGH SUST WINDS 45Eastham, MA
Oct 17, 1:36 AM EDTHIGH SUST WINDS 59Woods Hole, MA
Oct 17, 1:36 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 61Eastham, MA
Oct 17, 1:36 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 79Woods Hole, MA
Oct 17, 1:37 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Milton, MA
Oct 17, 1:38 AM EDTHIGH SUST WINDS 43Sagamore Beach, MA
Oct 17, 1:38 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Sagamore Beach, MA
Oct 17, 1:38 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGEast Sandwich, MA8 INCH DIAMETER TREE DOWNED ON OXFORD ROAD
Oct 17, 1:39 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 66Chatham, MA
Oct 17, 1:40 AM EDTHIGH SUST WINDS 65Wellfleet, MA
Oct 17, 1:43 AM EDTHIGH SUST WINDS 52Chapin, MA
Oct 17, 1:43 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 75Chapin, MA
Oct 17, 1:44 AM EDTHIGH SUST WINDS 48Chatham, MA
Oct 17, 1:45 AM EDTHIGH SUST WINDS 43Otis Afb, MA
Oct 17, 1:45 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Otis Afb, MA
Oct 17, 1:46 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 72Harwich, MA
Oct 17, 1:47 AM EDTHIGH SUST WINDS 54Mashpee, MA
Oct 17, 1:47 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 78Mashpee, MA
Oct 17, 1:50 AM EDTHIGH SUST WINDS 40Provincetown Ap, MA
Oct 17, 1:53 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 83Provincetown, MA
Oct 17, 1:53 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Nne Oldham Pines, MATREE DOWN ON WEST ELM STREET
Oct 17, 1:56 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 W Cox Corner, MALARGE TREE DOWN PARTIALLY BLOCKING WEST STREET NEAR THE ROUNDABOUT.
Oct 17, 1:56 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGMattapoisett, MALARGE TREE AND POWER LINES DOWN ON MATTAPOISETT NECK ROAD
Oct 17, 2:04 AM EDTHIGH SUST WINDS 45Plymouth Ap, MA
Oct 17, 2:04 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 61Plymouth Ap, MA
Oct 17, 2:12 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Nne West Duxbury, MATREE DOWN AND ROAD IMPASSABLE ALONG TAYLOR STREET
Oct 17, 2:14 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 90Provincetown, MA
Oct 17, 2:19 AM EDTTSTM WND GST 77Eastham, MA
Oct 17, 2:20 AM EDTHIGH SUST WINDS 63Duxbury Bay, MA
Oct 17, 2:20 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 69Rockland, MA
Oct 17, 2:20 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 80Duxbury, MA
Oct 17, 2:20 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 N Brimstone Corner, MALARGE TREE BRANCH DOWN ON POWER LINES ALONG OLD WASHINGTON STREET
Oct 17, 2:25 AM EDTHIGH SUST WINDS 65Marblehead, MA
Oct 17, 2:25 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 69Marblehead, MA
Oct 17, 2:25 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 69Rockport, MA
Oct 17, 2:25 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 89Wellfleet, MA
Oct 17, 2:28 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 62Blue Hill Asos, MA
Oct 17, 2:30 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Ene Pondville, MATREE DWON ON SANDY POND ROAD.
Oct 17, 2:30 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Ese East Carver, MATREE DOWN ALONG WITH LARGE BRANCHES ON WIRES ALONG BETTENCOURT ROAD.
Oct 17, 2:30 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGDanvers, MASEVERE DAMAGE TO HOME AT PURCHASE AND ARTHUR STREETS. ANOTHER TREE ACROSS ARTHUR HEAVILY DAMAGING 2 CARS.
Oct 17, 2:30 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGFishermans Landing, MATREE DOWN AT STATE ROAD AND BROWN BEAR CIRCLE.
Oct 17, 2:30 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGVallersville, MATREE DOWN ON STATE ROAD AT SHIP POND ROAD.
Oct 17, 2:35 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGDuxbury, MALARGE TREE DOWN BLOCKING THE ROAD AT SAINT GEORGE STREET AND CEDAR.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Chatham, MA (KCHH), launched 12:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 59 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 2019-10-16Temperature 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 2019-10-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 18 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1660 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
18 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
101 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

673 
WWUS71 KBOX 161946
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
346 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2019

MAZ022>024-170400-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.191017T0200Z-191017T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0006.191017T0500Z-191017T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0005.191017T1100Z-191017T2100Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
346 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 5 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket. 

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 5 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fasten loose objects or shelter objects 
  in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MAZ007-019-170400-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.191017T0400Z-191017T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0006.191017T0500Z-191017T2100Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester and Plymouth
346 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 5 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Essex MA and Eastern Plymouth MA Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 5 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fasten loose objects or shelter objects 
  in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>004-008>011-026-170400-
/O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.191017T0200Z-191017T2200Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, 
Springfield, and Ayer
346 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern 
  and western Massachusetts.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use extra caution when driving, 
  especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor 
  objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ005-006-012>018-RIZ001>003-170400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.191017T0200Z-191017T2200Z/
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Southern Worcester MA-
Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Milford, 
Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, 
Taunton, Brockton, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, 
and West Greenwich
346 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2019

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Western Essex, Southern Worcester 
  and Western Plymouth Counties. In Rhode Island, Providence and 
  Western Kent Counties. This includes the cities and towns of 
  Lawrence, Milford, Worcester, Brockton, Foster, Smithfield, 
  Providence, Coventry, and West Greenwich.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use extra caution when driving, 
  especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor 
  objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ020-021-RIZ004>008-170400-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.191017T0200Z-191017T2200Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, 
Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
346 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol and Southern 
  Plymouth Counties. In Rhode Island, Eastern Kent, Bristol, 
  Washington, and Newport Counties, including Block Island. This 
  includes the cities and towns of Fall River, New Bedford, 
  Mattapoisett, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, 
  Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use extra caution when driving, 
  especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor 
  objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/box
4 follow-up statements
239 
WWUS71 KBOX 161955 CCA
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
355 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2019

MAZ022>024-170400-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.191017T0200Z-191017T1100Z/
/O.COR.KBOX.HW.W.0006.191017T0500Z-191017T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0005.191017T1100Z-191017T2100Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
355 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 5 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Cape Cod, Marthas Vineyard, and Nantucket. 

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 5 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fasten loose objects or shelter objects 
  in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MAZ007-019-170400-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.191017T0400Z-191017T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0006.191017T0500Z-191017T2100Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester and Plymouth
355 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 5 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Essex MA and Eastern Plymouth MA Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 5 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fasten loose objects or shelter objects 
  in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>004-008>011-026-170400-
/O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.191017T0200Z-191017T2200Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, 
Springfield, and Ayer
355 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern 
  and western Massachusetts.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use extra caution when driving, 
  especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor 
  objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ005-006-012>018-RIZ001>003-170400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.191017T0200Z-191017T2200Z/
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Southern Worcester MA-
Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Milford, 
Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, 
Taunton, Brockton, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, 
and West Greenwich
355 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2019

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Western Essex, Southern Worcester 
  and Western Plymouth Counties. In Rhode Island, Providence and 
  Western Kent Counties. This includes the cities and towns of 
  Lawrence, Milford, Worcester, Brockton, Foster, Smithfield, 
  Providence, Coventry, and West Greenwich.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use extra caution when driving, 
  especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor 
  objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ020-021-RIZ004>008-170400-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.191017T0200Z-191017T2200Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, 
Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
355 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol and Southern 
  Plymouth Counties. In Rhode Island, Eastern Kent, Bristol, 
  Washington, and Newport Counties, including Block Island. This 
  includes the cities and towns of Fall River, New Bedford, 
  Mattapoisett, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, 
  Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use extra caution when driving, 
  especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor 
  objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/box
013 
WWUS71 KBOX 170211
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1011 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2019

MAZ022>024-171015-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0006.191017T0500Z-191017T2100Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
1011 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Cape Cod, Marthas Vineyard, and Nantucket.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 5 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fasten loose objects or shelter objects 
  in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MAZ007-019-171015-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0006.191017T0500Z-191017T2100Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester and Plymouth
1011 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Essex MA and Eastern Plymouth MA Counties
  including the towns of Gloucester and Plymouth

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 5 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fasten loose objects or shelter objects 
  in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>006-008>018-020-021-026-RIZ001>008-171015-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-191017T2200Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-
Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Chesterfield, Blandford,
Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, 
Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, 
Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Ayer, Foster, 
Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich,
Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, 
and New Shoreham
1011 PM EDT Wed Oct 16 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol and Southern 
  Plymouth Counties. In Rhode Island, Eastern Kent, Bristol, 
  Washington, and Newport Counties, including Block Island. This 
  includes the cities and towns of Fall River, New Bedford, 
  Mattapoisett, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, 
  Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use extra caution when driving, 
  especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor 
  objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/box
468 
WWUS71 KBOX 170805
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
405 AM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

MAZ019-171615-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-191017T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-191017T2200Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the city of Plymouth
405 AM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Plymouth MA County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few additional power outages 
  may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use extra caution when driving, 
  especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor 
  objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ022>024-171615-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-191017T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-191017T2200Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
405 AM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few additional power outages 
  may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use extra caution when driving, 
  especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor 
  objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ007-171100-
/O.EXT.KBOX.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-191017T1100Z/
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the city of Gloucester
405 AM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Essex County

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fasten loose objects or shelter objects 
  in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>006-008>018-020-021-026-RIZ001>007-171615-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-191017T2200Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-
Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Chesterfield, Blandford,
Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, 
Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, 
Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Ayer, Foster, 
Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich,
Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, 
and Newport
405 AM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Connecticut, Rhode Island, and most of
  Massachusetts.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few additional power outages 
  may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use extra caution when driving, 
  especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor 
  objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

RIZ008-171615-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-191017T2200Z/
Block Island RI-
Including the city of New Shoreham
405 AM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Block Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use extra caution when driving, 
  especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor 
  objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/box
081 
WWUS71 KBOX 170926
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
526 AM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

MAZ007-171730-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-191017T1100Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-191017T2200Z/
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the city of Gloucester
526 AM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Essex MA County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few additional power 
  outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use extra caution when driving, 
  especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor 
  objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>006-008>021-026-RIZ001>007-171730-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-191017T2200Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-
Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Chesterfield, Blandford,
Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, 
Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, 
Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Ayer, 
Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, 
East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, 
Westerly, and Newport
526 AM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Plymouth MA County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few additional power 
  outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use extra caution when driving, 
  especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor 
  objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ022>024-RIZ008-171730-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-191017T2200Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham
526 AM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Block Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use extra caution when driving, 
  especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor 
  objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/box

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 16, 4:16 AM EDTStorm WatchBOX11 hr
Oct 16, 4:16 AM EDTStorm WatchBOX11 hr
Oct 16, 4:23 AM EDTHigh Wind WatchBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Nantucket11 hr
Oct 16, 4:23 AM EDTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 7 more38 hr
Oct 16, 3:39 PM EDTStorm WarningBOX28 hr
Oct 16, 3:57 PM EDTFlood WatchBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester15 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Massachusetts, 2019Every high wind warning in 2019

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.