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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

May 24, 20195 counties in Massachusetts

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at May 24, 2019, 8:44 AM EDT for 5 counties in Massachusetts. It took effect at May 24, 2019, 1:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 24, 2019, 8:44 AM EDT (12:44 UTC)
In effect from
May 24, 2019, 1:00 PM EDT
Expired
May 24, 2019, 9:00 PM EDT
In force
8 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 12:46 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, 0.7 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 2019-05-24Temperature 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, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2019-05-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 168 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1329 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
85 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
168 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
218 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

446 
WWUS71 KBOX 241244
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
844 AM EDT Fri May 24 2019

MAZ022-024-242045-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.190524T1700Z-190525T0100Z/
Barnstable MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
and Nantucket
844 AM EDT Fri May 24 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EDT
this evening. 

* TIMING...A wind shift from the northwest to northeast will occur between
  1 and 5 pm will result in quick drop in temperatures along with
  a burst of 40 to 50 mph wind gusts.

* WINDS...Sustained northeast winds of 25 and 35 mph with gusts 
  between 40 and 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Main impacts will be a quick drop in temperatures
  through the 50s. In addition...this has the potential to impact
  the marine community significantly with an abrupt wind shift, 
  strong wind gusts, and choppy seas that develop suddenly.

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
4 follow-up statements
173 
WWUS71 KBOX 241525
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1125 AM EDT Fri May 24 2019

MAZ019-023-242330-
/O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.190524T1700Z-190525T0100Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Dukes MA-
Including the cities of Plymouth and Vineyard Haven
1125 AM EDT Fri May 24 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 9 PM EDT this evening.

* TIMING...A wind shift from the northwest to northeast will 
  occur between 1 and 5 pm will result in quick drop in 
  temperatures along with a burst of 40 to 50 mph wind gusts.

* WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Main impacts will be a quick drop in temperatures
  through the 50s and a few downed tree limbs. In addition...this
  has the potential to impact the marine community significantly 
  with an abrupt wind shift, strong wind gusts, and choppy seas 
  that develop suddenly.

* LOCATION...Eastern Plymouth and Dukes counties in Massachusetts.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ022-024-242330-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.190524T1700Z-190525T0100Z/
Barnstable MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
and Nantucket
1125 AM EDT Fri May 24 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...A wind shift from the northwest to northeast will 
  occur between 1 and 5 pm will result in quick drop in 
  temperatures along with a burst of 40 to 50 mph wind gusts.

* WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Main impacts will be a quick drop in temperatures
  through the 50s and a few downed tree limbs. In addition...this
  has the potential to impact the marine community significantly 
  with an abrupt wind shift, strong wind gusts, and choppy seas 
  that develop suddenly.

* LOCATION...Cape Cod and Nantucket.

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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www.weather.gov/boston

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@NWSBoston
229 
WWUS71 KBOX 241851
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
251 PM EDT Fri May 24 2019

MAZ019-022>024-250100-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-190525T0100Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
251 PM EDT Fri May 24 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Strongest winds through early this evening.

* WINDS...North to northeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts between
  40 and 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down.

* LOCATION...Cape Cod and the Islands as well as eastern Plymouth
  county.

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
876 
WWUS71 KBOX 242316
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
716 PM EDT Fri May 24 2019

MAZ019-022-250030-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-190525T0100Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, 
and Provincetown
716 PM EDT Fri May 24 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has cancelled the
Wind Advisory.

Winds have diminished to below Wind Advisory criteria over
Plymouth County and Cape Cod. Gusts to 30 to 35 mph will persist
into the early evening hours however.

$$

MAZ023-024-250100-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-190525T0100Z/
Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Vineyard Haven and Nantucket
716 PM EDT Fri May 24 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Strongest winds through early this evening.

* WINDS...North wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts between 40 and 50
  mph.

* IMPACTS...A few large tree limbs may be knocked down. 

* LOCATION...Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

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
685 
WWUS71 KBOX 250102
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
902 PM EDT Fri May 24 2019

MAZ023-024-250215-
/O.EXP.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-190525T0100Z/
Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Vineyard Haven and Nantucket
902 PM EDT Fri May 24 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
May 23, 9:59 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXFranklin61 min
May 23, 10:14 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXFranklin, Hampshire46 min
May 23, 10:49 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXHampden, Hampshire41 min
May 23, 10:56 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXWorcester49 min
May 23, 11:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXHampden, Worcester54 min
May 23, 11:44 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXHampden, Worcester26 min
May 24, 12:52 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXBarnstable, Bristol53 min
May 24, 1:20 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXBarnstable40 min
May 24, 4:30 AM EDTGale WarningBOX16 hr
May 24, 4:30 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX7 hr
May 24, 11:21 AM EDTStorm WarningBOX9 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.