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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

April 2, 2019Nantucket County, Massachusetts

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at Apr 2, 2019, 2:54 PM EDT for Nantucket County, Massachusetts. It took effect at Apr 3, 2019, 4:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 2, 2019, 2:54 PM EDT (18:54 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 3, 2019, 4:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 3, 2019, 12:00 PM EDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

County Nantucket County, MA

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 120 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:57 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

Chatham, MA (KCHH), launched 12:00Z, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 45 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 2019-04-02Temperature 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 2019-04-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 100 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
1313 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
48 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
100 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
178 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

752 
WWUS71 KBOX 021854
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
254 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2019

MAZ024-030300-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0009.190403T0800Z-190403T1700Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
254 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 4 AM to 1 PM EDT Wednesday.

* WINDS...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Late tonight and Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible.

* LOCATION...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.

&&

$$

MAZ002>016-026-030300-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.190403T1800Z-190404T0100Z/
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 Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, 
Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, 
Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, 
Quincy, and Ayer
254 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 9 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM to 9 PM EDT Wednesday.

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Strongest winds from mid afternoon into early evening. 
 
* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible.

* LOCATION...Most of Massachusetts near and north of the Mass 
  Pike.

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.

&&

$$

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www.weather.gov/boston

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4 follow-up statements
692 
WWUS71 KBOX 030205
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1005 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2019

MAZ024-031015-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0009.190403T0800Z-190403T1700Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
1005 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Late tonight and Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

* LOCATION...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.

&&

$$

MAZ002>016-026-031015-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.190403T1800Z-190404T0100Z/
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 Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, 
Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, 
Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, 
Quincy, and Ayer
1005 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 9 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Strongest winds from mid afternoon into early evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

* LOCATION...Most of Massachusetts near and north of the Mass 
  Pike.

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.

&&

$$

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www.weather.gov/boston

You can follow us on Facebook at
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@NWSBoston
182 
WWUS71 KBOX 030813
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
413 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2019

CTZ002>004-MAZ017-018-RIZ001-002-031615-
/O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.190403T1800Z-190404T0100Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Northern Bristol MA-
Western Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Taunton, Brockton, Foster, Smithfield, 
and Providence
413 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 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 2 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EDT
this evening.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Strongest winds from mid afternoon into early evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

* LOCATION...Hartford, Tolland, Windham Counties in Connecticut.
  Providence County in Rhode Island. Northern Bristol and Western
  Plymouth Counties in Southeast 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.

&&

$$

MAZ024-031615-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190403T1700Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
413 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...This morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

* LOCATION...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.

&&

$$

MAZ002>016-026-031615-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.190403T1800Z-190404T0100Z/
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 Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, 
Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, 
Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, 
Quincy, and Ayer
413 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Strongest winds from mid afternoon into early evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

* LOCATION...Most of Massachusetts near and north of the Mass 
  Pike.

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.

&&

$$

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www.weather.gov/boston

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@NWSBoston
969 
WWUS71 KBOX 031423
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1023 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2019

MAZ024-031700-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190403T1700Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
1023 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2019

...WIND ADVISORY UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...Northerly 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Through late morning.

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

* LOCATION...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.

&&

$$

MAZ002>016-026-032230-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.190403T1800Z-190404T0100Z/
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 Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, 
Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, 
Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, 
Quincy, and Ayer
1023 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2019

...WIND ADVISORY FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...Westerly 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Strongest winds from mid afternoon into early evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

* LOCATION...Western, Central and Eastern Massachusetts,
  especially over the high terrain of the Berkshires and Worcester
  Hills. 

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.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ017-018-RIZ001-002-032230-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.190403T1800Z-190404T0100Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Northern Bristol MA-
Western Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Taunton, Brockton, Foster, Smithfield, 
and Providence
1023 AM EDT Wed Apr 3 2019

...WIND ADVISORY FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Strongest winds from mid afternoon into early evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

* LOCATION...Northern Connecticut, Northern Rhode Island, and
  Southeast 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.

&&

$$

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www.weather.gov/boston

You can follow us on Facebook at
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@NWSBoston
325 
WWUS71 KBOX 031600
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1200 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2019

MAZ024-031700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-190403T1700Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
1200 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds across Nantucket have dropped below advisory levels of wind
gusts in excess of 45 mph. 

$$

MAZ002>016-026-040000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.190403T1800Z-190404T0100Z/
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 Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, 
Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, 
Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, 
Quincy, and Ayer
1200 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2019

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

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Strongest winds from mid afternoon into early evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

* LOCATION...Western, Central and Eastern Massachusetts, 
  especially over the high terrain of the Berkshires and 
  Worcester Hills.

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.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ017-018-RIZ001-002-040000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.190403T1800Z-190404T0100Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Northern Bristol MA-
Western Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Taunton, Brockton, Foster, Smithfield, 
and Providence
1200 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2019

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

* WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Strongest winds from mid afternoon into early evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

* LOCATION...Northern Connecticut, Northern Rhode Island, and 
  Southeast 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.

&&

$$

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www.weather.gov/boston

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 2, 3:55 AM EDTGale WarningBOX53 hr
Apr 2, 3:55 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX12 hr
Apr 2, 2:54 PM EDTWind AdvisoryBOXBristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and 4 more30 hr
Apr 2, 3:58 PM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXMiddlesex, Worcester16 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.