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Heat Advisory 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

June 7, 2021Kent County, Providence County, Rhode Island; 4 counties in Massachusetts; Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this heat advisory at Jun 7, 2021, 3:12 PM EDT for Kent County, Providence County, Rhode Island; 4 counties in Massachusetts; Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It took effect at Jun 8, 2021, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 7, 2021, 3:12 PM EDT (19:12 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 8, 2021, 11:00 AM EDT
Expired
Jun 8, 2021, 7:41 PM EDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT, Essex County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Worcester County, MA, Kent County, RI, Providence County, RI

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 26 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:15 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

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 181 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2021-06-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 791 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2021-06-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -5 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
791 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-102 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1255 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
11 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-5 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
10 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

279 
WWUS71 KBOX 071912
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
312 PM EDT Mon Jun 7 2021

CTZ004-MAZ007-012-019-RIZ001>004-080900-
/O.NEW.KBOX.HT.Y.0002.210608T1500Z-210609T0000Z/
Windham CT-Eastern Essex MA-Southern Worcester MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Gloucester, Milford,
Worcester, Plymouth, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, and West Warwick
312 PM EDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 99 expected.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Windham CT County. In Massachusetts, 
  Eastern Essex MA, Southern Worcester MA and Eastern Plymouth 
  MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Northwest Providence RI, 
  Southeast Providence RI, Western Kent RI and Eastern Kent RI 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

CTZ002-003-MAZ003-005-006-010-011-013>018-026-080900-
/O.EXT.KBOX.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210609T0000Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Eastern Franklin MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Greenfield, Orange, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Amherst, 
Northampton, Springfield, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston,
Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, and Ayer
312 PM EDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 98.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and eastern, 
  northeastern, southeastern and western Massachusetts.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/box
3 follow-up statements
770 
WWUS71 KBOX 080748
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
348 AM EDT Tue Jun 8 2021

CTZ002-003-MAZ003-005-006-010-011-013>018-026-082100-
/O.CON.KBOX.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210609T0000Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Eastern Franklin MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Greenfield, Orange, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Amherst, 
Northampton, Springfield, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston,
Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, and Ayer
348 AM EDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 95.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and eastern, 
  northeastern, southeastern and western Massachusetts.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot and humid conditions may cause heat illnesses to  
  occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

CTZ004-MAZ007-012-019-RIZ001>004-082100-
/O.CON.KBOX.HT.Y.0002.210608T1500Z-210609T0000Z/
Windham CT-Eastern Essex MA-Southern Worcester MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Gloucester, Milford,
Worcester, Plymouth, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, and West Warwick
348 AM EDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 96 expected.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Windham County. In Massachusetts,
  Eastern Plymouth, Eastern Essex and Southern Worcester Counties.
  In Rhode Island, Providence and Kent Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot and humid conditions may cause heat illnesses to
  occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/box
831 
WWUS71 KBOX 081928
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
328 PM EDT Tue Jun 8 2021

CTZ002-003-MAZ003-005-006-010-011-013>018-026-090000-
/O.CON.KBOX.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210609T0000Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Eastern Franklin MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Greenfield, Orange, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Amherst, 
Northampton, Springfield, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston,
Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, and Ayer
328 PM EDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 99.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and eastern, 
  northeastern, southeastern and western Massachusetts.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

CTZ004-MAZ007-012-019-RIZ001>004-090000-
/O.CON.KBOX.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210609T0000Z/
Windham CT-Eastern Essex MA-Southern Worcester MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Gloucester, Milford,
Worcester, Plymouth, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, and West Warwick
328 PM EDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Windham CT County. In Massachusetts, 
  Eastern Plymouth MA, Eastern Essex MA and Southern Worcester 
  MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Southeast Providence RI, 
  Northwest Providence RI, Eastern Kent RI and Western Kent RI 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/box
190 
WWUS71 KBOX 082341
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
741 PM EDT Tue Jun 8 2021

CTZ004-MAZ007-012-019-RIZ001>004-090045-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210609T0000Z/
Windham CT-Eastern Essex MA-Southern Worcester MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Gloucester, Milford,
Worcester, Plymouth, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, and West Warwick
741 PM EDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Heat Index values have dropped below Heat Advisory criteria.
Therefore...the Heat Advisory has been cancelled.

$$

CTZ002-003-MAZ003-005-006-010-011-013>018-026-090045-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210609T0000Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Eastern Franklin MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Greenfield, Orange, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Amherst, 
Northampton, Springfield, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston,
Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, and Ayer
741 PM EDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Heat Index values have dropped below Heat Advisory criteria.
Therefore...the Heat Advisory has been cancelled.

$$

Frank

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/box

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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.