Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2020
High Wind Warning 7, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind warning at Oct 6, 2020, 3:22 PM EDT for 11 counties in Massachusetts. It took effect at Oct 7, 2020, 12:00 PM EDT. 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
- Oct 6, 2020, 3:22 PM EDT (19:22 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 7, 2020, 12:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 7, 2020, 9:19 PM EDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Barnstable County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Essex County, MA, Franklin County, MA, Hampden County, MA, Hampshire County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Nantucket County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Suffolk County, MA, Worcester County, MA
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 28 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2:15 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Falmouth, MA | GIFFORD STREET & AMVETS AVE - LARGE TREE DOWN BLOCKING 3/4TH OF THE ROADWAY. |
| Oct 7, 4:29 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Rowe, MA | MULTIPLE 3-4 INCH BRANCHES DOWN WITH POWER OUTAGES - ALSO MULTIPLE SMALL TREES DOWN ON FORD HILL ROAD. |
| Oct 7, 4:42 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Worthington, MA | 24 OLD MAIN ROAD - TREE AND WIRES DOWN |
| Oct 7, 4:42 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Worthington, MA | THAYER HILL ROAD - TREE DOWN ON WIRES |
| Oct 7, 4:42 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Worthington, MA | TREE AND WIRES DOWN NEAR 19 SAWTER ROAD. |
| Oct 7, 4:45 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Colrain, MA | MULTIPLE TREES, UTILITY POLES, AND WIRES DOWN ON ADAMSVILLE ROAD AND FOUNDRY |
| Oct 7, 4:47 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Plainfield, MA | TREE DOWN ON ROUTE 116 |
| Oct 7, 4:48 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Bernardston, MA | INTERSTATE 91 SOUTHBOUND EXIT 28 OFF RAMP - TREE BLOCKING RAMP |
| Oct 7, 4:48 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Conway, MA | BAPTIST HILL ROAD - TREE DOWN |
| Oct 7, 4:49 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Ashfield, MA | HAWLEY ROAD - TREES DOWN |
| Oct 7, 4:52 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Worthington, MA | SUMMIT STREET AT WEST STREET - TREE AND WIRES DOWN |
| Oct 7, 4:53 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Greenfield, MA | INTERSTATE 91 SOUTHBOUND - TREE DOWN ON CAR - NO INJURIES |
| Oct 7, 4:54 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Northampton, MA | 392 CHESTERFIELD ROAD - TREE DOWN BLOCKING ROAD IN THE LEEDS SECTION OF NORTHAMPTON |
| Oct 7, 4:58 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Whately, MA | MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON I-91 IN WHATELY AND DEERFIELD - ROADWAY IS BLOCKED |
| Oct 7, 5:00 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Agawam, MA | PINE AND BARRY STREET - TREE DOWN |
| Oct 7, 5:00 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Agawam, MA | TREE DOWN ON THREE CARS ON PINE STREET |
| Oct 7, 5:00 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Easthampton, MA | LARGE TREE BLOCKING ROUTE 10 ABOUT 1/2 MILE NORTH OF UNION ST |
| Oct 7, 5:02 PM EDT | TSTM WND GST 88 | Mt. Tom, MA | OBSERVATION FROM A MESONET SITE. |
| Oct 7, 5:03 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Easthampton, MA | TREE DOWN ON CAR AT 47 FLORENCE ROAD |
| Oct 7, 5:03 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Huntington, MA | ROUTE 112 - TREE DOWN |
| Oct 7, 5:05 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Easthampton, MA | POWERLINE DOWN ON CAR ON LYMAN ST |
| Oct 7, 5:09 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Amherst, MA | PLEASANT STREET - TREE AND WIRES DOWN |
| Oct 7, 5:10 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Amherst, MA | NORTHAMPTON ROAD JUST EAST OF DANA - TREE DOWN BLOCKING ROAD |
| Oct 7, 5:11 PM EDT | TSTM WND GST 63 | Westover Afb, MA | |
| Oct 7, 5:11 PM EDT | HAIL 0.75 | Westhampton, MA | EASTHAMPTON RD |
| Oct 7, 5:13 PM EDT | TSTM WND GST 74 | Westfield-Barnes Ap, MA | |
| Oct 7, 5:15 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 E Springfield, MA | TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON BIRCHLAND AVE. TREE SPLIT AND LANDED ON HOUSE ON JEFFERY ROAD. |
| Oct 7, 5:15 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Easthampton, MA | NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ON ROUTE 141 |
| Oct 7, 5:21 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Hardwick, MA | RIVER RUN ROAD - TREE DOWN ACROSS ROAD WITH WIRES DOWN |
| Oct 7, 5:24 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Springfield, MA | LIBERTY ST - TREE DOWN |
| Oct 7, 5:24 PM EDT | TSTM WND GST 60 | Fitchburg Ap, MA | |
| Oct 7, 5:26 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Agawam, MA | REPORTS OF NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ACROSS AGAWAM |
| Oct 7, 5:27 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Ayer, MA | *** 5 INJ *** DEVENS FIRE CHIEF REPORTED 5 INJURIES FROM FT. DEVENS WHEN A MILITARY-GRADE TENT WAS BLOWN OVER BY THUNDERSTORM WINDS. THE 5 INJURED WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AND TREATED FOR MINOR INJURIES. THEY HAVE SINCE BEEN RELEASED. |
| Oct 7, 5:27 PM EDT | TSTM WND GST 70 | Worcester Ap, MA | |
| Oct 7, 5:30 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Se Southwick, MA | MULTIPLE REPORTS OF TREES DOWN; ED HOLCOMB RD, HILLSIDE RD RANCH GOLF CLUB, JERRY DRIVE, MILLER RD, HILLSIDE RD WIRES DOWN, SOUTHWICK ACRES CAMPGROUND |
| Oct 7, 5:30 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Worcester, MA | TREE LIMBS DOWN ACROSS THE CITY; BEECHMONT ST [LIMB ON HOUSE], BRANTWOOD RD, PLEASANT ST [LIMB ON HOUSE], DAYTON ST, MAIN ST, VARNUM ST, JUNE ST, MAXWELL ST, HOLLY ST... |
| Oct 7, 5:35 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | East Longmeadow, MA | TREE ON GARAGE/TRUCK AT WESTERNVIEW CIRCLE. |
| Oct 7, 5:37 PM EDT | TSTM WND GST 60 | Hudson, MA | |
| Oct 7, 5:40 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Boylston, MA | TREES SNAPPED ON GREEN ST |
| Oct 7, 5:40 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Ludlow, MA | TREES DOWN ON COLONIAL ST - ROAD BLOCKED |
| Oct 7, 5:40 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Sterling, MA | MULTIPLE TREES/WIRES DOWN WITH ROAD CLOSURES ON TUTTLE, KILBURN, & NORTH ROW ROAD |
| Oct 7, 5:45 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Se Fitchburg, MA | TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON ASH ST. LARGE BRANCH ONE FOOT IN DIAMETER DOWN ON MILK ST WITH WIRES DOWN. |
| Oct 7, 5:45 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 N Walpole, MA | TEACHER FROM NORFOLK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL IN WALPOLE REPORTED THAT NEARLY 100 TREE WENT DOWN WITH THE STORM LAST NIGHT AROUND 5:45 PM. |
| Oct 7, 5:45 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Grafton, MA | NORTH GRAFTON, TREE DOWN AT FRANCES/JAY ST. |
| Oct 7, 5:45 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Oxford, MA | MULTIPLE TREES AND WIRES DOWN ACROSS TOWN |
| Oct 7, 5:45 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Webster, MA | TREE DOWN ON HOUSE; ON ANTHONY ST, ON THIRD ST, AND TREE BLOCKING LOVELAND ST |
| Oct 7, 5:45 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Westminster, MA | MULTIPLE TREES DOWN AT 196 WORCESTER ROAD |
| Oct 7, 5:46 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Lancaster, MA | SMALL TREE DOWN ON BROCKELMAN RD |
| Oct 7, 5:50 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Northbridge, MA | TREE DOWN BLOCKING SCHOOL ST |
| Oct 7, 5:50 PM EDT | TORNADO | Millis, MA | NWS SURVEY FOUND EF-0 TORNADO IN MILLIS, MA ON GROUND FOR LESS THAN 1 MINUTE, WITH PATH LENGTH OF 1/2 MILE, WIDTH 50 YARDS, AND MAXIMUM SPEED OF 75-80 MPH. BEGAN ON ORCHARD ST. WEST OF RIDGE ST. AND MOVED ESE TO OAK GROVE PLAYGROUND ON EXCHANGE ST. TOPS OF LAR |
| Oct 7, 5:51 PM EDT | HAIL 0.75 | Rutland, MA | |
| Oct 7, 5:53 PM EDT | TSTM WND GST 58 | Mendon, MA | |
| Oct 7, 5:55 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Leominster, MA | TREE DOWN ON MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD |
| Oct 7, 5:55 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Medfield, MA | MULTIPLE TREES DOWN AROUND SOUTH STREET |
| Oct 7, 6:00 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Concord, MA | TREE UPROOTED AND TREE SPLIT IN HALF ON WRIGHT RD IN WEST CONCORD. TELEPHONE POLE DOWN AT LAWSBROOK RD |
| Oct 7, 6:00 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Needham, MA | MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON LAUREL DR |
| Oct 7, 6:00 PM EDT | TSTM WND GST 66 | Logan Ap, MA | |
| Oct 7, 6:01 PM EDT | TSTM WND GST 58 | Norwood Ap, MA | |
| Oct 7, 6:01 PM EDT | TSTM WND GST 58 | Wrentham, MA | |
| Oct 7, 6:02 PM EDT | TSTM WND GST 68 | Blue Hill Asos, 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, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 128 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
- 1340 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 31 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 3 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 114 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
615 WWUS71 KBOX 061922 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 322 PM EDT Tue Oct 6 2020 MAZ022>024-070330- /O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0021.201007T1600Z-201008T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0007.201007T1600Z-201008T0600Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 322 PM EDT Tue Oct 6 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 2 AM EDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ CTZ002>004-070330- /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0022.201007T1800Z-201008T0600Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, and Willimantic 322 PM EDT Tue Oct 6 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Hartford CT, Tolland CT and Windham CT Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM Wednesday to 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MAZ002>021-026-RIZ001>008-070330- /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.A.0004.201007T1800Z-201008T0600Z/ 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 Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI- Block Island RI- 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, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 322 PM EDT Tue Oct 6 2020 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern and western Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
5 follow-up statements
283 WWUS71 KBOX 070136 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 936 PM EDT Tue Oct 6 2020 MAZ022>024-070945- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0007.201007T1600Z-201008T0600Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 936 PM EDT Tue Oct 6 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CTZ002>004-070945- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0022.201007T1800Z-201008T0600Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, and Willimantic 936 PM EDT Tue Oct 6 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Hartford CT, Tolland CT and Windham CT Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM Wednesday to 2 AM EDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ MAZ002>021-026-RIZ001>008-070945- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.A.0004.201007T1800Z-201008T0600Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA- Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI- Block Island RI- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 936 PM EDT Tue Oct 6 2020 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern and western Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
225 WWUS71 KBOX 070724 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 324 AM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 MAZ002>016-026-071530- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0004.201007T1800Z-201008T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.HW.W.0007.201007T1800Z-201008T0600Z/ 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 324 AM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, northeastern and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will result in some downed trees and scattered power outages, especially give the fully leafed trees. 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. && $$ MAZ022>024-071530- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0007.201007T1600Z-201008T0600Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 324 AM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will result in some downed trees and scattered power outages, especially give the fully leafed trees. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ017>021-RIZ001>008-071530- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0004.201007T1800Z-201008T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0022.201007T1800Z-201008T0600Z/ 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-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 324 AM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Some downed trees and scattered power outages will be possible, especially given fully leafed trees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CTZ002>004-071530- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0022.201007T1800Z-201008T0600Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, and Willimantic 324 AM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Tolland CT, Hartford CT and Windham CT Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Some downed trees and scattered power outages will be possible, especially given fully leafed trees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Frank For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
295 WWUS71 KBOX 071426 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1026 AM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 MAZ022>024-072230- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0007.201007T1600Z-201008T0600Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 1026 AM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ MAZ002>016-026-072230- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0007.201007T1800Z-201008T0600Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA- Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, and Ayer 1026 AM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, northeastern and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CTZ002>004-072230- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0022.201007T1800Z-201008T0600Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, and Willimantic 1026 AM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Tolland CT, Hartford CT and Windham CT Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ MAZ017>021-RIZ001>008-072230- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0022.201007T1800Z-201008T0600Z/ Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 1026 AM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
190 WWUS71 KBOX 071940 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 340 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 MAZ022>024-080345- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-201008T0600Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 340 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ MAZ002>016-026-080345- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-201008T0600Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA- Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, and Ayer 340 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, northeastern and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CTZ002>004-080345- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-201008T0600Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, and Willimantic 340 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Tolland CT, Hartford CT and Windham CT Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * 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. && $$ MAZ017>021-RIZ001>008-080345- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-201008T0600Z/ Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 340 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
053 WWUS71 KBOX 080119 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 919 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 MAZ002>016-022>024-026-080230- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-201008T0600Z/ 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- Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket 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, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and Ayer 919 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds will gust to 30 to 40 mph at times overnight and Thursday, especially in the hills and along the coast, but the threat of widespread damaging winds has ended. $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ017>021-RIZ001>008-080230- /O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-201008T0600Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Northern Bristol MA- Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 919 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds will gust to 25 to 35 mph at times overnight and Thursday, especially in the hills and along the coast, but the threat of damaging winds has ended. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 3:51 AM EDT | Gale Watch | BOX | 12 hr | |
| Oct 6, 3:52 AM EDT | Wind Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket | 12 hr |
| Oct 6, 3:22 PM EDT | Gale Warning | BOX | 51 hr | |
| Oct 6, 3:22 PM EDT | High Wind Watch | BOX | Bristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and 4 more | 12 hr |
| Oct 6, 3:22 PM EDT | Wind Advisory | BOX | Bristol, Norfolk, Plymouth | 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.