Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind watch at Oct 24, 2021, 2:52 PM EDT for 9 counties in Massachusetts; 5 counties in Rhode Island. It took effect at Oct 26, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 24, 2021, 2:52 PM EDT (18:52 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 26, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 25, 2021, 3:12 PM EDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Barnstable County, MA, Bristol County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Essex County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Nantucket County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Suffolk County, MA, Bristol County, RI, Kent County, RI, Newport County, RI, Providence County, RI, Washington County, RI
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 14 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:51 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, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 187 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
- 662 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 69 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 36 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 74 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
403 WWUS71 KBOX 241852 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 252 PM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021 MAZ007-013>024-RIZ001>008-250800- /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.A.0002.211026T1200Z-211027T1800Z/ 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 252 PM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
3 follow-up statements
255 WWUS71 KBOX 242045 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 445 PM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021 MAZ007-013>024-RIZ001>008-250945- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.A.0002.211026T1200Z-211027T1800Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA- Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA- Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI- Block Island RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 445 PM EDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
470 WWUS71 KBOX 250829 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 429 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021 MAZ007-013>024-RIZ001>008-252130- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.A.0002.211026T1200Z-211027T1800Z/ 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 429 AM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
627 WWUS71 KBOX 251912 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 312 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021 MAZ019-022>024-260815- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0002.211026T1200Z-211027T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0004.211026T1800Z-211027T1800Z/ Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 312 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM Tuesday to 2 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The peak of the wind will be Tuesday night. There is a risk for near hurricane force gusts on the outer Cape and Islands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ007-013>018-020-021-RIZ005>008-260815- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0002.211026T1200Z-211027T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0004.211026T1800Z-211027T1800Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA- Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA- Western Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 312 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern and southeastern Massachusetts and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 2 PM Tuesday to 2 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The peak of the wind will be Tuesday night. 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. && $$ RIZ001>004-260815- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0002.211026T1200Z-211027T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0016.211026T2200Z-211027T1800Z/ Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI- Including the cities of Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, and West Warwick 312 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northwest Providence RI, Southeast Providence RI, Western Kent RI and Eastern Kent RI Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 2 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The peak of the wind will be Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CTZ004-MAZ005-006-012-260815- /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0016.211026T2200Z-211027T1800Z/ Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA- Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Milford, and Worcester 312 PM EDT Mon Oct 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Windham CT County. In Massachusetts, Central Middlesex MA, Western Essex MA and Southern Worcester MA Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 2 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The peak of the wind will be Tuesday night. 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
The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 3:25 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 36 hr | |
| Oct 24, 2:53 PM EDT | Storm Watch | BOX | 24 hr |
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.