Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2019

High Wind Warning 7, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

October 17, 2019Barnstable County, Dukes County, Nantucket County, Massachusetts; Washington County, Rhode Island

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind warning at Oct 17, 2019, 8:14 AM EDT for Barnstable County, Dukes County, Nantucket County, Massachusetts; Washington County, Rhode Island. It was in force for 10 hr. 5 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 17, 2019, 8:14 AM EDT (12:14 UTC)
Expired
Oct 17, 2019, 6:00 PM EDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Barnstable County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Nantucket County, MA, Washington County, RI

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Oct 17, 8:16 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Se Orleans, MALARGE TREE DOWN ALONG BREWSTER CROSS ROAD.
Oct 17, 8:35 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGBarnstable, MALARGE TREE BLOCKING ROUTE 6A NEAR THE BARNSTABLE DEPUTY SHERRIFF FACILITY.
Oct 17, 9:48 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGCummaquid, MALARGE TREE DOWN ON ROUTE 6A AT THE MARY DUNN ROAD INTERSECTION.
Oct 17, 10:20 AM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGQuissett, MAALONG QUISSETT AVENUE AND LOCUST STREET, BOTH OF WHICH ARE CLOSED, NUMEROUS TREES AND WIRES DOWN, EVEN ALONG SIDE ROADS AS WELL.
Oct 17, 3:41 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Aquinnah, MA

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, 0.2 hours before the alert went out and 63 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 2019-10-17Temperature 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 2019-10-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -50 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
923 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-50 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-14 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

913 
WWUS71 KBOX 171214
NPWBOX

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

MAZ022>024-RIZ008-172015-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-191017T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0007.191017T1214Z-191017T2200Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham
814 AM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and 
  Nantucket MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island RI County.

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

* IMPACTS...The potential will continue for scattered tree damage
  as well as scattered power outages. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

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>021-026-RIZ001>007-172015-
/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-Eastern 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, Gloucester, 
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
814 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 between 45 and 55 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...All of southern New England northwest of the Cape Cod
  Canal.

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

* IMPACTS...The potential will continue for scattered tree damage
  as well as scattered power outages. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Frank

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2 follow-up statements
134 
WWUS71 KBOX 171935
NPWBOX

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

MAZ022>024-RIZ008-172200-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-191017T2200Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham
335 PM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts between 
  50 and 60 mph.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and 
  Nantucket MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island RI County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. Winds should gradually
  subside as the evening wears along.

* IMPACTS...The potential continues for scattered tree damage as 
  well as scattered power outages. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

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>021-026-RIZ001>007-172200-
/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-Eastern 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, Gloucester, 
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
335 PM 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 between 40 and 50 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...All of southern New England northwest of the Cape Cod 
  Canal.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. Wind gusts should gradually
  diminish as the evening wears along.

* IMPACTS...The potential will continue for scattered tree damage
  as well as isolated power outages through early evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Frank

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/box
878 
WWUS71 KBOX 172220
NPWBOX

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

MAZ022>024-180100-
/O.EXP.KBOX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-191017T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0016.191017T2220Z-191018T0100Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
620 PM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

RIZ008-172330-
/O.EXP.KBOX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-191017T2200Z/
Block Island RI-
Including the city of New Shoreham
620 PM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...


$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>021-026-RIZ001>007-172330-
/O.EXP.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-Eastern 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, Gloucester, 
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
620 PM EDT Thu Oct 17 2019

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 16, 11:22 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBOX38 min
Oct 17, 12:14 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBOX91 min
Oct 17, 6:20 PM EDTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Nantucket3 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Massachusetts, 2019High Wind Warnings in Rhode Island, 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.