Alert archive / Massachusetts / Heat Advisories in 2021
Heat Advisory 7, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this heat advisory at Aug 10, 2021, 3:22 AM EDT for 10 counties in Massachusetts; 5 counties in Rhode Island; Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It took effect at Aug 11, 2021, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 9 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 10, 2021, 3:22 AM EDT (07:22 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 11, 2021, 11:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Aug 11, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 9 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, Bristol County, RI, Kent County, RI, Newport County, RI, Providence County, RI, Washington County, RI
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 43 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:24 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, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 165 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
- 195 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -69 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 589 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 8 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -3 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -23 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
968 WWUS71 KBOX 100722 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 322 AM EDT Tue Aug 10 2021 CTZ002>004-MAZ003>007-010>019-026-RIZ001>005-102100- /O.NEW.KBOX.HT.Y.0007.210811T1500Z-210812T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.EH.A.0001.210812T1500Z-210813T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Franklin MA- Northern Worcester 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-Northern Middlesex MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol 322 AM EDT Tue Aug 10 2021 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 100 expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 105 and 109 possible. * WHERE...Much of Southern New England. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to 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. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. && $$ MAZ002-008-009-020-021-RIZ006-007-102100- /O.NEW.KBOX.HT.Y.0007.210811T1500Z-210812T0000Z/ Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Charlemont, Chesterfield, Blandford, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 322 AM EDT Tue Aug 10 2021 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 95 expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Western Franklin MA, Western Hampshire MA, Western Hampden MA, Southern Bristol MA and Southern Plymouth MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Washington RI and Newport RI Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
4 follow-up statements
734 WWUS71 KBOX 101928 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 328 PM EDT Tue Aug 10 2021 CTZ002>004-MAZ003>007-010>019-026-RIZ001>005-110830- /O.EXT.KBOX.EH.A.0001.210812T1500Z-210814T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.HT.Y.0007.210811T1500Z-210812T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Franklin MA- Northern Worcester 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-Northern Middlesex MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol 328 PM EDT Tue Aug 10 2021 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 100 expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 105 and 109 possible. * WHERE...Much of Southern New England. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Thursday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to 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. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. && $$ MAZ002-008-009-020-021-RIZ006-007-110830- /O.CON.KBOX.HT.Y.0007.210811T1500Z-210812T0000Z/ Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Charlemont, Chesterfield, Blandford, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 328 PM EDT Tue Aug 10 2021 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 95 expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Western Franklin MA, Western Hampshire MA, Western Hampden MA, Southern Bristol MA and Southern Plymouth MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Washington RI and Newport RI Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
227 WWUS71 KBOX 110735 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 335 AM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021 CTZ002>004-MAZ003>007-010>019-026-RIZ001>005-112200- /O.CON.KBOX.HT.Y.0007.210811T1500Z-210812T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.EH.A.0001.210812T1500Z-210814T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Franklin MA- Northern Worcester 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-Northern Middlesex MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol 335 AM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 100 expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 105 and 109 possible. * WHERE...Much of Southern New England. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Thursday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to 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. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. && $$ MAZ002-008-009-020-021-RIZ006-007-112200- /O.CON.KBOX.HT.Y.0007.210811T1500Z-210812T0000Z/ Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Charlemont, Chesterfield, Blandford, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 335 AM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 95 expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Western Franklin MA, Western Hampshire MA, Western Hampden MA, Southern Bristol MA and Southern Plymouth MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Washington RI and Newport RI Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
950 WWUS71 KBOX 111928 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 328 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021 CTZ002>004-MAZ003>007-010>019-026-RIZ001>005-120830- /O.NEW.KBOX.EH.W.0001.210812T1600Z-210813T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KBOX.EH.A.0001.210813T0000Z-210814T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.HT.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210812T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Franklin MA- Northern Worcester 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-Northern Middlesex MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol 328 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 99. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern and western Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, from noon to 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. 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. && $$ MAZ002-008-009-120830- /O.NEW.KBOX.HT.Y.0008.210812T1600Z-210813T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.EH.A.0001.210813T0000Z-210814T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.HT.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210812T0000Z/ Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Chesterfield, and Blandford 328 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 96. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 100 expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 99 possible. * WHERE...Western Franklin MA, Western Hampshire MA and Western Hampden MA Counties. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air- conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. && $$ MAZ020-021-RIZ006-007-120830- /O.NEW.KBOX.HT.Y.0008.210812T1600Z-210813T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.HT.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210812T0000Z/ Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 328 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 90. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 97 expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol MA and Southern Plymouth MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Washington RI and Newport RI Counties. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * 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
909 WWUS71 KBOX 112349 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 749 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021 RIZ005-121300- /O.EXP.KBOX.HT.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210812T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.FG.Y.0008.210812T0000Z-210812T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.EH.W.0001.210812T1600Z-210813T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.EH.A.0001.210813T0000Z-210814T0000Z/ Bristol RI- Including the city of Bristol 749 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...HEAT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 94 expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility 2 to 3 miles in dense fog. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 102 possible. * WHERE...Bristol RI County. * WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, from noon to 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Thursday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. 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. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ003>007-010>019-026-RIZ001>004-121300- /O.EXP.KBOX.HT.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210812T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.EH.W.0001.210812T1600Z-210813T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.EH.A.0001.210813T0000Z-210814T0000Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Franklin MA- Northern Worcester 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-Northern Middlesex MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, and West Warwick 749 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...HEAT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern and western Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, from noon to 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. 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. && $$ MAZ002-008-009-121300- /O.EXP.KBOX.HT.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210812T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.HT.Y.0008.210812T1600Z-210813T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.EH.A.0001.210813T0000Z-210814T0000Z/ Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA- Including the cities of Charlemont, Chesterfield, and Blandford 749 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...HEAT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 100 expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 99 possible. * WHERE...Western Franklin MA, Western Hampshire MA and Western Hampden MA Counties. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air- conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. && $$ MAZ020-021-RIZ006-007-121300- /O.EXP.KBOX.HT.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210812T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.FG.Y.0008.210812T0000Z-210812T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBOX.HT.Y.0008.210812T1600Z-210813T0000Z/ Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 749 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...HEAT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 97 expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol MA and Southern Plymouth MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Washington RI and Newport RI Counties. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Thursday. For the Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. 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. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MAZ022>024-RIZ008-121200- /O.NEW.KBOX.FG.Y.0008.210812T0000Z-210812T1200Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham 749 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island RI County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this heat advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this heat advisory went out at Aug 10, 1:56 AM EDT, 1 hour 26 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 10, 1:56 AM EDT, 1 hour 26 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 156 AM EDT Tue Aug 10 2021 .SYNOPSIS... Weak low pressure south of New England will bring a few showers overnight. The low pressure pulls away Tuesday with warmer and very humid conditions, but still a risk of a shower or thunderstorm, especially out west. Oppressive heat and humidity for Wednesday through Friday with afternoon heat indices in the interior around the upper 90s to low 100s. The heat and humidity will also lead to scattered thunderstorms each afternoon, but not a washout. The oppressive heat and humidity breaks by the weekend with a cold frontal passage, which brings more seasonable temperatures and lower humidity levels. && .NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING/... 955 PM Update: Increased PoPs and QPF for tonight across eastern and northeast MA, essentially a nowcast of rain band seen on composite radar mosaic imagery from the MA/NH border to Fitchburg trailing SE thru the Boston area and on into the northern tip of the Outer Cape. This band lies on the northern end of a weak, broad but slow- moving low which still is trying to pull away from Long Island. Fairly impressive half-inch of rain fell between 23-00z at BOS where 40 dbZ echoes have lasted for some time. That said, thinking amounts this high probably aren't fully representative of the entire rain band. South of this rain band across most of the South Coast/Cape and Islands, very light rain or drizzle has been falling, likely due to dry slot seen on GOES East low level water vapor product. Fog or low clouds predominate across central and eastern MA and RI, and was slowly beginning to lower across western MA and much of CT where conditions are somewhat drier. Sfc and upper lows will continue to pull slowly NE into the eastern waters and adjacent portions SE MA thru overnight. This should cause the rain band to pivot across the North Shore, Merrimack Valley into northern portions of Metrowest where the most persistent rain showers should set up. Up to a quarter- inch of rain is possible for these areas, with considerably lighter rains south and east from here. Next concern is extent of fog, which could be dense at times into the pre-dawn/early-AM commute especially eastern MA and parts of RI. Cooler PBL with trapped shallow moisture and weakening wind fields as sfc low approaches suggest stratus and fog are likely at least into eastern MA. A number of visibility guidance suggest decreasing visibilities to half-1 SM after 04z across eastern MA, potentially as far west as the Worcester to Providence corridor. Could see a need for a fog SPS or perhaps short-fused dense fog advisory for travelers but will let trends dictate those decisions. Prior discussion: Tonight... Surface low south/southwest of New England will slowly track northeast overnight before ending up over Cape Cod by tomorrow morning. As this occurs we'll the wind shift overnight to the north/northwest across the interior in response to a cyclonic circulation. Forcing is weak with this low pressure system, but have kept a slight chance for showers overnight into tomorrow morning. Also can't rule out a rumble of thunder with weak instability in place. Overcast skies and high dewpoints will keep low temperatures in the mid-upper 60s. Should see some sea-fog develop along the coastal areas that may result in reduced visibilities prior to sunrise. Not expecting widespread dense fog, so have held off from a dense fog advisory. && .SHORT TERM /6 AM THIS MORNING THROUGH 6 PM WEDNESDAY/... Tomorrow... Surface low meanders off the coast of the outer Cape tomorrow morning before moving out to sea. As this occurs we'll see a wind shift to the south/southwest. This will result in strong advection of warmer air and higher moisture into the region. This will begin a stretch of oppressive heat that will last through Friday. ECMWF ensemble situational awareness table is nearly maxed out in the 925 hPa specific humidity category tomorrow through Friday. Tomorrow will actually be one of the "cooler" days with heat indices just cracking 90 degrees in most areas. With sufficient instability in place, especially out west, there will be a slight chance for some isolated showers or thunderstorms during the afternoon. Best chances will be generally west of I-495. Tomorrow Night... Light southwest flow prevails for southern New England. Chances for isolated showers/thunderstorms will linger overnight and expand from the western areas to the rest of southern New England as a weak short-wave aloft moves over the northeast. Very little deep-layer shear in the atmosphere so the severe threat is low to non-existent. Another uncomfortably humid night with both dewpoints and temperatures in the upper 60s - low 70s. && .LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/... Highlights... Highlights... * Oppressive Heat & Humidity Wed through Fri * Highs lower-middle 90s with heat indices 98-105 degrees Wed-Fri * Diurnally driven scattered showers/t-storms particularly late in the week, but not a washout with many hours of dry weather * Turning cooler and much less humid later Sat or by Sun Details... Wednesday through Friday... Models continue to be in excellent agreement on a prolonged period of oppressive heat and humidity from Wednesday through Friday. Southwest flow along with 850 mb temperatures in the +19C to +21C range should yield high temperatures in the lower to middle 90s away from the immediate south coast as well as Cape Cod and the Islands each day. There is even a low risk a few spots reach the upper 90s on one of those days. However, actual air temperatures are expected to be kept in check due to the fact that Southern New England has had a very wet July. With wet (and saturated in some areas) antecedent grounds, evapotranspiration would be in overdrive and that tend to keep air temperatures a tad lower than if we were in a drought or anomalously dry conditions like last summer. Nonetheless, with dew points expected to be in the low to mid 70s, we continue to have high confidence max heat index or apparent temperature values (combination of air and dew point temperatures) will be in the 98 to 105F range. Besides, there will be little nighttime relief, especially in the urban population centers like Boston. With elevated air temperatures, oppressive humidity and little nighttime relief , vulnerable population should take extra care to limit outdoor exposure and be sure to hydrate regularly. While Heat Advisories are pretty much a lock for much of the region, we have opted to hold off on issuing heat headlines for now, partly due to the possibility that we may have more widespread 105+ heat indices which would actually warrant an Excessive Heat Warning. Either way, the message on prolonged period of oppressive heat and humidity for Wed-Fri is out and people should start making preparations if possible. The other concern will be the potential for diurnally driven scattered showers & thunderstorms; particularly Thursday and Friday. PWATs around 2 inches (near maximum of sounding climatology) and relatively weak wind fields will result in the risk for torrential rainfall and very localized flooding. However, much of this activity will be hit or miss with many hours of dry weather. So we are not expecting a washout by any means, but typical summertime diurnally driven convection may result in localized heavy rainfall/isolated flooding. Weekend into early next week... The biggest issue this coming weekend will be the timing of a strong cold front given the differences in various guidance. If the front moves slower; one more round of scattered showers & thunderstorms would occur Sat. A faster frontal passage would allow much of Sat to be dry along with cooler and/or less humid weather. Either way, cooler and much less humid air will arrive by Sunday with dry weather likely. Forecast confidence drops off for early next week. && .AVIATION /06Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/... Forecaster Confidence Levels. Low - less than 30 percent. Moderate - 30 to 60 percent. High - greater than 60 percent. 06z TAF Update: Rest of the Overnight (thru 12z Tue): Moderate to high confidence. Generally VFR-MVFR ceilings/vis west of ORH, more LIFR-IFR due mainly to stratus but also periods of fog across eastern MA, RI and Cape Cod airports. Fog in these eastern airports may become dense with visbys at times 1/4-1/2SM. Given inversion in place, unlikely to see any improvement in ceilings or visbys prior to 12z. Off and on SHRA or even DZ at periods for eastern terminals. Light N/NW winds, calm to variable/light at times. Today: High confidence in categories and trends, moderate to high on timing. Trend will be for improvement in flight categories across most airports between 14-17z, except MVFR-IFR stratus and fog may linger into the aftn for Cape Cod/ACK. Clearing to VFR by afternoon, with isolated SHRA/TSRA mainly north and west of a FIT-ORH-BDL line mainly ~18-00z. Winds become S 4-8 kt for the interior and RI, E/SE at similar speeds eastern MA. Tonight: Moderate confidence. Any isolated SHRA/TSRA should generally diminish in strength, though a period of light showers may linger into the overnight. Ceilings/visbys also to deteriorate toward MVFR-IFR again, though LIFR-visby fog more probable near South Coast, Cape and Islands. Wednesday: Moderate to high confidence. Sub-VFR stratus/fog improves to VFR by mid/late-AM in the interior, may still linger into the afternoon Cape Cod and Islands. Mainly VFR for the afternoon. Potential for afternoon TSRA near and N/W of ORH but questions on development and net coverage. Any storm which does develop could become strong quickly in this area, though. KBOS Terminal...Moderate confidence in TAF. KBDL Terminal...Moderate confidence in TAF. Outlook /Wednesday Night through Saturday/... Wednesday Night: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. Breezy. Slight chance SHRA. Thursday: Mainly VFR, with areas MVFR possible. Slight chance SHRA. Thursday Night: Mainly VFR, with areas MVFR possible. Breezy. Slight chance SHRA. Friday: Mainly VFR, with areas MVFR possible. Slight chance SHRA. Friday Night: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. Slight chance SHRA. Saturday: Mainly VFR, with areas MVFR possible. Chance SHRA. && .MARINE... Forecaster Confidence Levels. Low - less than 30 percent. Moderate - 30 to 60 percent. High - greater than 60 percent. High Confidence Tonight. Calm seas. Variable winds across the coastal waters as the center of a surface low-pressure systems moves over the coastal waters tonight. Some light showers and possibly a rumble of thunder will be possible. Areas of dense fog expected to develop after sunset tonight. Tomorrow and Tomorrow night. Foggy to start. Seas remain calm. Winds will gradually shift to the south/southwest as low-pressure continues east over the Atlantic waters. Fog should lift by mid-morning. Isolated showers and thunderstorms possible Tuesday night into Wednesday. /Outlook /Wednesday Night through Saturday/... Wednesday: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas locally approaching 5 ft. Wednesday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Areas of seas approaching 5 ft. Slight chance of rain showers. Thursday: Winds less than 25 kt. Areas of seas approaching 5 ft. Thursday Night through Friday: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas up to 5 ft. Chance of rain showers. Friday Night through Saturday: Winds less than 25 kt. Areas of seas approaching 5 ft. Chance of rain showers. && .BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... CT...None. MA...None. RI...None. MARINE...None. && SYNOPSIS...Chai/RM NEAR TERM...Loconto/Chai/RM SHORT TERM...RM LONG TERM...Chai AVIATION...Loconto MARINE...Loconto/Chai/RM
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 9, 4:40 PM EDT, 10 hours 42 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 440 PM EDT Mon Aug 9 2021 CTZ002>004-MAZ002>019-026-RIZ001>005-102045- Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-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-Northern Middlesex MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- 440 PM EDT Mon Aug 9 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Connecticut, central Massachusetts, eastern Massachusetts, northeastern Massachusetts, southeastern Massachusetts, western Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. There is high confidence in oppressive heat and humidity Wednesday through Friday. Afternoon heat indices between 98 and 105 degrees are expected away from the immediate south coast as well as Cape Cod and the islands. In addition, little nighttime relief is expected for urban population centers. Heat headlines will likely be issued for most of the region in future forecast packages. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-102045- Boston Harbor-Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound- Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Narragansett Bay-Block Island Sound- Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 440 PM EDT Mon Aug 9 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts and Rhode Island coastal waters. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MAZ020>024-RIZ006>008-102045- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Nantucket MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- 440 PM EDT Mon Aug 9 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeastern Massachusetts and southern Rhode Island. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. For more information on upcoming hazardous weather, please see the Area Forecast Discussion on our webpage for the latest forecast thinking. There is also our Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook at www.weather.gov/box/ehwo For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nwsboston You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
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Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 3:22 AM EDT | Excessive Heat Watch | BOX | Bristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and 4 more | 60 hr |
| Aug 10, 3:26 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 24 hr |
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