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Heat Advisory 5, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

July 6, 2021Providence County, Rhode Island; 10 counties in Massachusetts; Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this heat advisory at Jul 6, 2021, 3:33 AM EDT for Providence County, Rhode Island; 10 counties in Massachusetts; Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It took effect at Jul 6, 2021, 1:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 30 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 6, 2021, 3:33 AM EDT (07:33 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 6, 2021, 1:00 PM EDT
Expired
Jul 7, 2021, 7:00 PM EDT
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Capitol Planning Region, CT, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT, Bristol County, MA, Essex County, MA, Franklin County, MA, Hampden County, MA, Hampshire County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Suffolk County, MA, Worcester County, MA, Providence County, RI

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:35 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

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 00:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 175 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 00:00Z on 2021-07-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 00:00Z on 2021-07-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 30 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1412 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
22 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
30 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
294 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

551 
WWUS71 KBOX 060733
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
333 AM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

CTZ002>004-MAZ003-005>007-010>019-RIZ001-002-062045-
/O.NEW.KBOX.HT.Y.0005.210706T1700Z-210707T2300Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Franklin MA-
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex 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-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Greenfield, Orange, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, Gloucester, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford,
Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, 
Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Foster, Smithfield, and Providence
333 AM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values 94 TO 99 expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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
4 follow-up statements
084 
WWUS71 KBOX 062010
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
410 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

CTZ002>004-MAZ003-005>007-010>019-RIZ001-002-070915-
/O.CON.KBOX.HT.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210707T2300Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Franklin MA-
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex 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-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Greenfield, Orange, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, Gloucester, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford,
Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, 
Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Foster, Smithfield, and Providence
410 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 97.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High temperatures and 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
826 
WWUS71 KBOX 070849
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
449 AM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

CTZ002>004-MAZ003-005>007-010>019-RIZ001-002-072200-
/O.CON.KBOX.HT.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210707T2300Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Franklin MA-
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex 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-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Greenfield, Orange, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, Gloucester, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford,
Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, 
Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Foster, Smithfield, and Providence
449 AM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values 94 to 99.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High temperatures and 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
681 
WWUS71 KBOX 071513
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1113 AM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

CTZ002>004-MAZ003-005>007-010>019-RIZ001-002-072300-
/O.CON.KBOX.HT.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210707T2300Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Franklin MA-
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex 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-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Greenfield, Orange, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, Gloucester, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford,
Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, 
Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Foster, Smithfield, and Providence
1113 AM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 94.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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
539 
WWUS71 KBOX 072254
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
654 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

CTZ002>004-MAZ003-005>007-010>019-RIZ001-002-080000-
/O.EXP.KBOX.HT.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210707T2300Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Franklin MA-
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex 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-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Greenfield, Orange, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, Gloucester, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford,
Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, 
Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Foster, Smithfield, and Providence
654 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

$$

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 6, 5:21 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXProvidence42 min
Jul 6, 5:52 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXBristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, Washington53 min
Jul 6, 6:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXBristol, Washington45 min
Jul 6, 6:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXWashington32 min
Jul 6, 1:42 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXFranklin33 min
Jul 6, 1:57 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXFranklin33 min
Jul 6, 2:20 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXFranklin25 min
Jul 6, 2:34 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXWorcester41 min
Jul 6, 2:14 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXFranklin46 min
Jul 6, 3:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXHampshire43 min
Jul 6, 3:06 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXHampden39 min
Jul 6, 3:12 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire63 min
Jul 6, 3:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXHampden39 min
Jul 6, 3:49 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXFranklin, Hampshire, Worcester56 min
Jul 6, 4:13 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester40 min
Jul 6, 4:20 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXHampden, Hampshire55 min
Jul 6, 4:42 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXMiddlesex, Worcester48 min
Jul 6, 4:43 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester62 min
Jul 6, 4:51 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester33 min
Jul 6, 5:13 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXEssex, Middlesex, Suffolk, Worcester62 min
Jul 6, 5:16 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBOX44 min
Jul 6, 5:19 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXEssex41 min
Jul 6, 5:21 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBOX39 min
Jul 6, 5:54 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBOX66 min
Jul 6, 5:57 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBOX48 min
Jul 6, 6:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXEssex30 min
Jul 6, 6:07 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBOX23 min
Jul 6, 6:13 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXBristol, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk31 min
Jul 6, 6:37 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBOX23 min
Jul 6, 6:52 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBOX53 min
Jul 6, 5:00 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXCapitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region60 min

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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.