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Wind Advisory 31, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at Dec 23, 2020, 2:30 PM EST for 5 counties in Massachusetts. It took effect at Dec 25, 2020, 12:00 AM EST. It was in force for 10 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 23, 2020, 2:30 PM EST (19:30 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 25, 2020, 12:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 25, 2020, 10:03 AM EST
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Franklin County, MA, Hampden County, MA, Hampshire County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Worcester County, MA
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 102 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Albany, NY (KALY), launched 12:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 135 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
- 1169 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 59 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 144 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 173 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
842 WWUS71 KBOX 231930 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 230 PM EST Wed Dec 23 2020 MAZ007-013>024-RIZ001>008-241000- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0007.201225T0300Z-201225T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0011.201225T0500Z-201225T2100Z/ Eastern Essex 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-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket 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 Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 230 PM EST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Some locations in coastal Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and the Islands, could see gusts as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts. * WHEN...Strongest winds between 6 AM and noon 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... Be prepared for power outages. Charge cell phones and other electronics ahead of time. Avoid being outside around trees and branches. If possible, stay inside and away from windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CTZ003-004-MAZ005-006-012-241000- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0007.201225T0300Z-201225T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0011.201225T0500Z-201225T1700Z/ Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA- Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Milford, and Worcester 230 PM EST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT TO NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Northeast Connecticut as well as central and interior northeast Massachusetts. * WHEN...Strongest winds between 6 AM and noon Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared for power outages. Charge cell phones and other electronics ahead of time. Avoid being outside around trees and branches. If possible, stay inside and away from windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CTZ002-241000- /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0011.201225T0500Z-201225T1700Z/ Hartford CT- Including the cities of Hartford and Windsor Locks 230 PM EST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT TO NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Hartford County. * WHEN...Strongest winds from 5 AM to 10 AM 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... Be prepared for power outages. Charge cell phones and other electronics ahead of time. Avoid being outside around trees and branches. If possible, stay inside and away from windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ002>004-008>011-026-241000- /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0031.201225T0500Z-201225T1700Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, and Ayer 230 PM EST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT TO NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Western and north central Massachusetts. * WHEN...Strongest winds between 5 AM and 10 AM Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
5 follow-up statements
478 WWUS71 KBOX 240850 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 350 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020 MAZ007-013>024-RIZ001>008-242200- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0011.201225T0500Z-201225T2100Z/ Eastern Essex 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-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket 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 Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 350 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 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. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ005-006-012-242200- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0011.201225T0500Z-201225T1700Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Milford, and Worcester 350 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Tolland CT, Hartford CT and Windham CT Counties. In Massachusetts, Southern Worcester MA, Western Essex MA and Central Middlesex MA Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ002>004-008>011-026-242200- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0031.201225T0500Z-201225T1700Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, and Ayer 350 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Hampden MA, Eastern Hampshire MA, Western Franklin MA, Western Hampshire MA, Western Hampden MA, Eastern Franklin MA, Northern Middlesex MA and Northern Worcester MA Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
337 WWUS71 KBOX 242017 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 317 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020 MAZ007-013>024-RIZ001>008-250600- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0011.201225T0500Z-201225T2100Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA- Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA- Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI- Block Island RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 317 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ005-006-012-250600- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0011.201225T0500Z-201225T1700Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Milford, and Worcester 317 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Tolland CT, Hartford CT and Windham CT Counties. In Massachusetts, Southern Worcester MA, Western Essex MA and Central Middlesex MA Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon 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. && $$ MAZ002>004-008>011-026-250600- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0031.201225T0500Z-201225T1700Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, and Ayer 317 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Hampden MA, Eastern Hampshire MA, Western Franklin MA, Western Hampshire MA, Western Hampden MA, Eastern Franklin MA, Northern Middlesex MA and Northern Worcester MA Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
010 WWUS71 KBOX 250026 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 726 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020 MAZ007-013>024-RIZ001>008-251100- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0011.201225T0500Z-201225T2100Z/ Eastern Essex 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-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket 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 Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 726 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 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. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ005-006-012-251100- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0011.201225T0500Z-201225T1700Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Milford, and Worcester 726 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Tolland CT, Hartford CT and Windham CT Counties. In Massachusetts, Southern Worcester MA, Western Essex MA and Central Middlesex MA Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ002>004-008>011-026-251100- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0031.201225T0500Z-201225T1700Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, and Ayer 726 PM EST Thu Dec 24 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Hampden MA, Eastern Hampshire MA, Western Franklin MA, Western Hampshire MA, Western Hampden MA, Eastern Franklin MA, Northern Middlesex MA and Northern Worcester MA Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
593 WWUS71 KBOX 250910 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 410 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020 MAZ007-013>024-RIZ001>008-252100- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-201225T2100Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA- Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA- Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI- Block Island RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 410 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ005-006-012-251700- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-201225T1700Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA- Western Essex MA-Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Milford, and Worcester 410 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Tolland CT, Hartford CT and Windham CT Counties. In Massachusetts, Southern Worcester MA, Western Essex MA and Central Middlesex 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. && $$ MAZ002>004-008>011-026-251700- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-201225T1700Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, and Ayer 410 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Hampden MA, Eastern Hampshire MA, Western Franklin MA, Western Hampshire MA, Western Hampden MA, Eastern Franklin MA, Northern Middlesex MA and Northern Worcester MA Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
032 WWUS71 KBOX 251503 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1003 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020 RIZ001>004-006-008-252200- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-201225T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0032.201225T1503Z-201225T2200Z/ Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Washington RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Narragansett, Westerly, and New Shoreham 1003 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Providence RI, Southeast Providence RI, Western Kent RI, Eastern Kent RI, Washington RI and Block Island RI Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 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. && $$ CTZ004-MAZ005-006-012-252200- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-201225T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0032.201225T1503Z-201225T2200Z/ Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA- Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Milford, and Worcester 1003 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Windham CT County. In Massachusetts, Central Middlesex MA, Western Essex MA and Southern Worcester MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CTZ002-003-251615- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-201225T1700Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, and Vernon 1003 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds have weakened below High Wind criteria. $$ MAZ002>004-008>011-026-251615- /O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-201225T1700Z/ Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, and Ayer 1003 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have weakened below Wind Advisory criteria. $$ MAZ007-013>024-RIZ005-007-252100- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-201225T2100Z/ Eastern Essex 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-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Bristol RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, Bristol, and Newport 1003 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST 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. && $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2:05 PM EST | Flood Watch | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 7 more | 51 hr |
| Dec 23, 2:30 PM EST | High Wind Warning | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket and 4 more | 45 hr |
| Dec 23, 2:35 PM EST | Storm Warning | BOX | 45 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.