Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2020
High Wind Warning 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind warning at Mar 6, 2020, 4:08 AM EST for Barnstable County, Dukes County, Nantucket County, Massachusetts. It took effect at Mar 6, 2020, 9:00 PM EST. It was in force for 13 hr. 18 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
- Mar 6, 2020, 4:08 AM EST (09:08 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 6, 2020, 9:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Mar 7, 2020, 9:46 AM EST
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Barnstable County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Nantucket County, MA
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:10 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 9:30 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | Siasconset, MA | |
| Mar 6, 10:19 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Edgartown, MA | TREE DOWN ON WEST TISBURY ROAD. |
| Mar 6, 10:42 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | Nantucket Ap, MA | |
| Mar 6, 10:50 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nw East Falmouth, MA | TREE DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF JOHN PARKER ROAD AND HARRIS HILL ROAD. |
| Mar 6, 11:03 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Nantucket Ap, MA | |
| Mar 6, 11:12 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Hyannis Ap, MA | |
| Mar 6, 11:28 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | Nantucket Ap, MA | |
| Mar 7, 1:28 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | Pocomo, MA | |
| Mar 7, 1:38 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Nantucket Ap, MA | |
| Mar 7, 4:00 AM EST | SNOW 1.5 | Mashpee, MA | |
| Mar 7, 4:00 AM EST | SNOW 2 | 1 Ne Smooth Hummocks, MA | |
| Mar 7, 4:27 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Nantucket Ap, MA | |
| Mar 7, 6:01 AM EST | SNOW 1.2 | Brewster, MA | |
| Mar 7, 6:11 AM EST | SNOW 1.5 | West Tisbury, MA | |
| Mar 7, 6:12 AM EST | SNOW 1 | West Falmouth, MA | |
| Mar 7, 6:13 AM EST | SNOW 1 | Marstons Mills, MA | |
| Mar 7, 6:17 AM EST | SNOW 1.6 | South Mashpee, MA | |
| Mar 7, 7:06 AM EST | SNOW 2.5 | Nantucket, 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 00:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 39 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
- 1579 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 51 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -49 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 14 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
397 WWUS71 KBOX 060908 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 408 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2020 MAZ022>024-061715- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0001.200307T0200Z-200307T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0002.200307T0200Z-200307T1700Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 408 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon EST Saturday. * 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. && $$ MAZ007-061715- /O.EXB.KBOX.WI.Y.0009.200307T0200Z-200307T1700Z/ Eastern Essex MA- Including the city of Gloucester 408 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA County. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MAZ019-021-RIZ008-061715- /O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0009.200307T0200Z-200307T1700Z/ Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Plymouth, Mattapoisett, and New Shoreham 408 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Eastern Plymouth MA and Southern Plymouth MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island RI County. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
5 follow-up statements
619 WWUS71 KBOX 061522 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1022 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2020 MAZ022>024-062330- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0002.200307T0200Z-200307T1700Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 1022 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ007-019-021-RIZ008-062330- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0009.200307T0200Z-200307T1700Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Block Island RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Plymouth, Mattapoisett, and New Shoreham 1022 AM EST Fri Mar 6 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Eastern Plymouth MA and Southern Plymouth MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island RI County. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
006 WWUS71 KBOX 062009 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 309 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020 MAZ022>024-070415- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0002.200307T0200Z-200307T1700Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 309 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts 60 to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon EST Saturday. The peak of the wind will occur between midnight and 7 am. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ016-018-070415- /O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0009.200307T0200Z-200307T1700Z/ Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Quincy and Brockton 309 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Norfolk MA and Western Plymouth MA Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon EST Saturday. The strongest winds will occur between midnight and 7 AM. * 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. && $$ MAZ007-019-021-RIZ008-070415- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0009.200307T0200Z-200307T1700Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Block Island RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Plymouth, Mattapoisett, and New Shoreham 309 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Eastern Plymouth MA, Eastern Essex MA and Southern Plymouth MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island RI County. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon EST Saturday. The strongest winds will occur between midnight and 7 AM. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
767 WWUS71 KBOX 070340 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1040 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020 MAZ022>024-071145- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200307T1700Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 1040 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts 60 to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon EST Saturday. The peak of the wind will occur between midnight and 7 am. * 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. && $$ MAZ007-016-018-019-021-RIZ008-071145- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200307T1700Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA- Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, Mattapoisett, and New Shoreham 1040 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Norfolk MA and Western Plymouth MA Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon EST Saturday. The strongest winds will occur between midnight and 7 AM. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
388 WWUS71 KBOX 070857 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 357 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020 MAZ022>024-071700- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200307T1700Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 357 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * 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. && $$ MAZ007-016-018-019-021-RIZ008-071700- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200307T1700Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA- Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, Mattapoisett, and New Shoreham 357 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Western Plymouth MA, Eastern Essex MA and Southern Plymouth MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island RI County. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
897 WWUS71 KBOX 071446 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 946 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020 MAZ022>024-071900- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200307T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.200307T1446Z-200307T1900Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 946 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EST this afternoon. * 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. && $$ MAZ007-016-018-019-021-RIZ008-071600- /O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200307T1700Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA- Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, Mattapoisett, and New Shoreham 946 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 4:09 AM EST | Gale Warning | BOX | 41 hr | |
| Mar 6, 4:09 AM EST | Storm Warning | BOX | 30 hr | |
| Mar 6, 4:23 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket | 28 hr |
| Mar 6, 4:26 AM EST | Coastal Flood Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more | 31 hr |
Nearby
High Wind Warnings in Massachusetts, 2020Every high wind warning in 2020
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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.