Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2020
High Wind Warning 1, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind warning at Feb 6, 2020, 3:23 PM EST for Newport County, Washington County, Rhode Island; 6 counties in Massachusetts. It took effect at Feb 7, 2020, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 9 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
- Feb 6, 2020, 3:23 PM EST (20:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 7, 2020, 1:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Feb 7, 2020, 9:36 PM EST
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Barnstable County, MA, Bristol County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Nantucket County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Newport County, RI, Washington County, RI
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 1:02 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | Eastham, MA | |
| Feb 7, 1:11 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Plymouth Ap, MA | |
| Feb 7, 1:28 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Dartmouth, MA | MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ACROSS TOWN |
| Feb 7, 1:32 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Norwell, MA | LARGE TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON PINE STREET |
| Feb 7, 1:38 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Eastham, MA | TREES AND WIRES DOWN ON GREAT POND ROAD |
| Feb 7, 1:44 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Middleboro, MA | TREE DOWN ON THOMAS STREET |
| Feb 7, 1:45 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Otis Afb, MA | |
| Feb 7, 1:48 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Falmouth, MA | TREE DOWN ON ENGLISH STREET |
| Feb 7, 1:51 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Barnstable, MA | POWER LINES DOWN AT BARNSTABLE ROAD AND WINTER STREET |
| Feb 7, 2:01 PM EST | HIGH SUST WINDS 40 | Fairhaven, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:03 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Marion, MA | TREE DOWN ON POWER LINES ON WAREHAM ROAD |
| Feb 7, 2:07 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Milton, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:17 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Milton, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:18 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Marstons Mills, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:28 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 72 | Provincetown, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:32 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | Woods Hole, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:43 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | Marstons Mills, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:45 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Otis Afb, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:47 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | Milton, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:48 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Block Island Ap, RI | |
| Feb 7, 2:50 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Blue Hill Asos, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:55 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | Otis Afb, MA | |
| Feb 7, 2:56 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Provincetown Ap, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:00 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | Blue Hill Asos, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:00 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | Charlestown, RI | |
| Feb 7, 3:00 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ssw Clarks Village, RI | ROOF BLOWN OFF FROM BEAVERTAIL LIGHTHOUSE. TIME ESTIMATED. |
| Feb 7, 3:02 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Newport, RI | |
| Feb 7, 3:04 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 79 | Nantucket, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:07 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 78 | Milton, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:12 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | Eastham, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:13 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Dartmouth, MA | LARGE TREE DOWN ON CHASE ROAD |
| Feb 7, 3:17 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | Milton, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:20 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Plymouth Ap, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:20 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | New Bedford Ap, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:22 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 78 | Watch Hill, RI | |
| Feb 7, 3:24 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Hyannis Ap, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:25 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Duxbury, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:25 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 74 | Waquoit Bay, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:28 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | West Falmouth, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:30 PM EST | HIGH SUST WINDS 50 | Fairhaven, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:30 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Tiverton, RI | |
| Feb 7, 3:30 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Newport, RI | MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ACROSS TOWN |
| Feb 7, 3:31 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Provincetown Ap, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:33 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | Edgartown, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:33 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 74 | Sakonnet Vineyards, RI | |
| Feb 7, 3:37 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 77 | Chapin, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:38 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | Wrentham, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:42 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Marion, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:42 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 2 E Winsegansett Height, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:45 PM EST | HIGH SUST WINDS 53 | Fairhaven, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:45 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Otis Afb, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:47 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | Milton, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:50 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Nantucket Ap, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:50 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 77 | Hull, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:50 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 80 | Truro, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:50 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Mashpee, MA | SEVERAL TREES DOWN ACROSS TOWN |
| Feb 7, 3:50 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Plymouth, MA | TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON OLD SANDWICH ROAD |
| Feb 7, 3:53 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Quincy, MA | |
| Feb 7, 3:53 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Mattapoisett, MA | TREE DOWN ON HOUSE ON LEBRON WAY |
| Feb 7, 3:56 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 75 | Provincetown Ap, 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, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 74 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 544 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 84 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 416 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 896 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
914 WWUS71 KBOX 062023 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 323 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020 MAZ022>024-RIZ008-070430- /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0001.200207T1900Z-200208T0300Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham 323 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod and the Islands. * WHEN...From 2 PM to 10 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 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. && $$ MAZ020-021-RIZ006-007-070430- /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0001.200207T1900Z-200208T0000Z/ Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 323 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...South coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 2 PM to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ005>007-011>019-RIZ001>005-070430- /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0004.200207T1900Z-200208T0300Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex 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-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol 323 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, northern Rhode Island and central and eastern Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 2 PM to 10 PM EST Friday. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
5 follow-up statements
546 WWUS71 KBOX 070356 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1056 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020 MAZ022>024-RIZ008-071200- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0001.200207T1900Z-200208T0300Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham 1056 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island. * WHEN...From 2 PM to 10 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ020-021-RIZ006-007-071200- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0001.200207T1900Z-200208T0000Z/ Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 1056 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol and Southern Plymouth Counties. In Rhode Island, Washington and Newport Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. 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. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ005>007-011>019-RIZ001>005-071200- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0004.200207T1900Z-200208T0300Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA- Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA- Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol 1056 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern and western Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 2 PM to 10 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
496 WWUS71 KBOX 070853 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 353 AM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 MAZ018-019-071700- /O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0004.200207T1900Z-200208T0300Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.HW.W.0001.200207T1800Z-200208T0100Z/ Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Brockton and Plymouth 353 AM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Western and Eastern Plymouth County. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. 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. && $$ MAZ022>024-RIZ008-071700- /O.EXT.KBOX.HW.W.0001.200207T1800Z-200208T0300Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham 353 AM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ020-021-RIZ006-007-071700- /O.EXT.KBOX.HW.W.0001.200207T1800Z-200208T0100Z/ Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 353 AM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol and Southern Plymouth Counties. In Rhode Island, Washington and Newport Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. 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. && $$ MAZ009-071700- /O.EXB.KBOX.WI.Y.0004.200207T1800Z-200208T0300Z/ Western Hampden MA- Including the city of Blandford 353 AM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Hampden County. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ005>007-011>017-RIZ001>005-071700- /O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0004.200207T1800Z-200208T0300Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA- Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol 353 AM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern and western Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EST 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
022 WWUS71 KBOX 072053 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 353 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 MAZ022>024-RIZ008-080300- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200208T0300Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham 353 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ018>021-RIZ006-007-080100- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200208T0100Z/ Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 353 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Western and Eastern Plymouth County. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. 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. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ005>007-009-011>017-RIZ001>005-080300- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200208T0300Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampden MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northern Bristol MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Blandford, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol 353 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern and western Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
144 WWUS71 KBOX 072350 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 650 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 MAZ018>021-RIZ006-007-080300- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200208T0100Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200208T0300Z/ Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 650 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Western Plymouth MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Southern Bristol MA and Southern Plymouth MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Washington RI and Newport RI Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST 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. && $$ MAZ022>024-RIZ008-080300- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200208T0300Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham 650 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island RI County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ005>007-009-011>017-RIZ001>005-080300- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200208T0300Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampden MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northern Bristol MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Blandford, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol 650 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern and western Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
281 WWUS71 KBOX 080236 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 936 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 MAZ024-080600- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200208T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.200208T0236Z-200208T0600Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the city of Nantucket 936 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Nantucket MA County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MAZ022-023-RIZ008-080345- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200208T0300Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and New Shoreham 936 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Gusty west winds up to 35 mph will continue to diminish overnight. $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ005>007-009-011>021-RIZ001>007-080345- /O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200208T0300Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampden MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Blandford, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 936 PM EST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Gusty west winds up to 35 mph will continue to diminish overnight. $$ 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 3:23 PM EST | Wind Advisory | BOX | Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, Washington | 30 hr |
| Feb 6, 3:12 AM EST | Gale Watch | BOX | 12 hr | |
| Feb 6, 3:29 PM EST | Gale Warning | BOX | 51 hr | |
| Feb 6, 3:29 PM EST | Storm Warning | BOX | 30 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.