Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2020
High Wind Warning 3, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind warning at Apr 2, 2020, 3:11 AM EDT for 4 counties in Massachusetts. It took effect at Apr 3, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 13 hr. 10 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
- Apr 2, 2020, 3:11 AM EDT (07:11 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 3, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 3, 2020, 7:02 PM EDT
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Barnstable County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Essex County, MA, Nantucket County, MA
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 7:07 AM EDT | COASTAL FLOOD | 1 Ene Vineyard Haven, MA | PORTIONS OF BEACH ROAD CLOSED TO FIVE CORNERS. |
| Apr 3, 8:07 AM EDT | COASTAL FLOOD | 1 Ne Mikas Pond, MA | WATER COVERING THE ROAD NEAR THE CORNER OF EASTON STREET AND HULBERT AVENUE. |
| Apr 3, 8:10 AM EDT | COASTAL FLOOD | Nantucket, MA | MINOR FLOODING ON COMMERCIAL STREET |
| Apr 3, 8:44 AM EDT | COASTAL FLOOD | Nantucket, MA | EASY ST CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING |
| Apr 3, 10:45 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Topsfield, MA | TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON HILL ST NEAR DANVERS LINE |
| Apr 3, 12:20 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Eastham, MA | TREE DOWN ON HOUSE AT KINGSBURY BEACH RD |
| Apr 3, 12:23 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Andover, MA | TREE DOWN NEAR GRAY RD |
| Apr 3, 1:11 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Peabody, MA | TREE DOWN ON WAHTERA RD |
| Apr 3, 1:13 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Topsfield, MA | TREES AND WIRES DOWN ON CURTIS RD |
| Apr 3, 3:36 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Peabody, MA | MASS. STATE POLICE REPORTED NUMEROUS TREES AND TELEPHONE POLES DOWN ON LOWELL ST. IN PEABODY. EXIT 26 FROM RT. 128 NORTH AND SOUTHBOUND ARE CLOSED. |
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, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 42 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
- 611 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 36 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 20 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 108 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
884 WWUS71 KBOX 020711 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 311 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2020 MAZ022>024-021530- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0002.200403T1000Z-200404T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0003.200403T0900Z-200404T0000Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 311 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North to northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Numerous 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. && $$ MAZ007-019-021-021530- /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.200403T0900Z-200404T0000Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Plymouth, and Mattapoisett 311 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Eastern Plymouth MA and Southern Plymouth MA Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
6 follow-up statements
683 WWUS71 KBOX 021458 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1058 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2020 MAZ022>024-022300- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0003.200403T0900Z-200404T0000Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 1058 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT 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. && $$ MAZ007-019-021-022300- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.200403T0900Z-200404T0000Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Plymouth, and Mattapoisett 1058 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Plymouth MA, Eastern Essex MA and Southern Plymouth MA Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
356 WWUS71 KBOX 021948 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 348 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2020 MAZ022>024-030400- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0003.200403T0900Z-200404T0000Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 348 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT 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. && $$ MAZ007-019-021-030400- /O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.200403T0900Z-200404T0300Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Plymouth, and Mattapoisett 348 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Plymouth MA, Eastern Essex MA and Southern Plymouth MA Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
284 WWUS71 KBOX 030743 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 343 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2020 MAZ007-031545- /O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.200403T0900Z-200404T0300Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.HW.W.0003.200403T1000Z-200403T2100Z/ Eastern Essex MA- Including the city of Gloucester 343 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA County, including Cape Ann. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Numerous 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. && $$ MAZ022>024-031545- /O.EXT.KBOX.HW.W.0003.200403T1000Z-200404T0000Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 343 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Numerous power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest gusts will be focused across the outer Cape and Nantucket. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ015-016-018-031545- /O.EXB.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.200403T1000Z-200404T0000Z/ Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Boston, Quincy, and Brockton 343 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA and Western Plymouth MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 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. && $$ MAZ019-021-031545- /O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.200403T1000Z-200404T0000Z/ Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Plymouth and Mattapoisett 343 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Plymouth MA and Southern Plymouth MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
431 WWUS71 KBOX 031520 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1120 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2020 MAZ022>024-032330- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200404T0000Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 1120 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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. && $$ MAZ007-032100- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200403T2100Z/ Eastern Essex MA- Including the city of Gloucester 1120 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ015-016-018-019-021-032330- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200404T0000Z/ Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA- Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, and Mattapoisett 1120 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Western Plymouth MA, Suffolk MA and Southern Plymouth MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
444 WWUS71 KBOX 031953 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 353 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2020 MAZ007-040200- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200403T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200404T0200Z/ Eastern Essex MA- Including the city of Gloucester 353 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MAZ022>024-040200- /O.EXT.KBOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200404T0200Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 353 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT 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. && $$ MAZ015-016-018-019-021-040200- /O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200404T0200Z/ Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA- Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, and Mattapoisett 353 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Western Plymouth MA, Suffolk MA and Southern Plymouth MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
816 WWUS71 KBOX 032302 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 702 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2020 MAZ022>024-040200- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200404T0200Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200404T0200Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 702 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MAZ007-015-016-018-019-021-040200- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200404T0200Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, and Mattapoisett 702 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Western Plymouth MA, Suffolk MA and Southern Plymouth MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 3:08 AM EDT | Gale Warning | BOX | 55 hr | |
| Apr 2, 3:08 AM EDT | Storm Warning | BOX | 37 hr | |
| Apr 2, 3:11 AM EDT | Wind Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more | 49 hr |
| Apr 2, 3:18 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Warning | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more | 33 hr |
| Apr 2, 3:18 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk | 13 hr |
| Apr 2, 3:51 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | BOX | Nantucket | 6 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.