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Special Marine Warning 54, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

July 27, 2021

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this special marine warning at Jul 27, 2021, 8:17 PM EDT. It was in force for 58 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 27, 2021, 8:17 PM EDT (00:17 UTC)
Expired
Jul 27, 2021, 9:15 PM EDT
In force
58 min
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
0.0 in
Wind
34.0 mph

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this special marine warning 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 special marine warning went out at Jul 27, 7:46 PM EDT, 31 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 27, 7:46 PM EDT, 31 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 27, 4:33 PM EDT, 3 hours 44 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
433 PM EDT Tue Jul 27 2021

MAZ022>024-RIZ006-008-282045-
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Washington RI-Block Island RI-
433 PM EDT Tue Jul 27 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...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MAZ002-003-008>021-RIZ001>005-007-282045-
Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin 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-Southern Bristol MA-
Southern Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-
Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Newport RI-
433 PM EDT Tue Jul 27 2021

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 396 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Massachusetts,
eastern Massachusetts, southeastern Massachusetts, western
Massachusetts, northern Rhode Island and southern Rhode Island.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MAZ004>007-026-282045-
Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Eastern Essex MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
433 PM EDT Tue Jul 27 2021

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 396 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Massachusetts,
eastern Massachusetts and northeastern Massachusetts.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Air Quality Alert.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

CTZ002>004-282045-
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-
433 PM EDT Tue Jul 27 2021

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 396 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Connecticut.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Air Quality Alert.
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ231>235-237-250-251-254>256-282045-
Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-
Rhode Island Sound-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-
433 PM EDT Tue Jul 27 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters
and Rhode Island coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ230-236-282045-
Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay-
433 PM EDT Tue Jul 27 2021

...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 396 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters
and Rhode Island coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

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

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 27, 6:27 PM EDT, 1 hour 50 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
627 PM EDT Tue Jul 27 2021

CTZ002>004-MAZ003-004-010>012-RIZ001-272315-
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Southern Worcester MA-
Eastern Hampden MA-Northern Worcester MA-Eastern Franklin MA-
Eastern Hampshire MA-Northwest Providence RI-
627 PM EDT Tue Jul 27 2021

...LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS...

At 626 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Amherst to near Agawam. Movement was southeast
at 60 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph will accompany these storms along with penny
size hail.

Locations impacted include...
Worcester, Springfield, Enfield, Mansfield, Plainfield, Ludlow,
Grafton, Killingly, Webster, Southbridge, Auburn, Burrillville,
Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Northbridge, Ellington, Tolland,
Belchertown, Wilbraham and Oxford.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Get indoors when these storms approach. Winds may be strong enough to
produce minor damage, such as a few downed branches.

Frequent lightning was occurring. Lightning can strike far away from
the storm. Go inside a building or vehicle. Wait at least 30 minutes
until after the storm has passed to resume outdoor activities.

These storms may intensify and become capable of producing damage.
Stay tuned for updated statements and possible warnings.

&&

LAT...LON 4218 7165 4169 7184 4195 7258 4239 7241
TIME...MOT...LOC 2226Z 295DEG 52KT 4234 7250 4205 7262

Loconto
Local storm report, Jul 27, 6:37 PM EDT, 1 hour 40 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BOSTON/NORTON MA
637 PM EDT TUE JUL 27 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0523 PM     TSTM WND DMG     GOSHEN                  42.43N  72.80W
07/27/2021                   HAMPSHIRE          MA   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            TREE DOWN ON ROUTE 9. TREE DOWN ON BERKSHIRE TRAIL.
            RELAYED BY AMATEUR RADIO.

0531 PM     TSTM WND DMG     WHATELY                 42.45N  72.62W
07/27/2021                   FRANKLIN           MA   FIRE DEPT/RESCUE

            TREE IN DOWN ON HAYDENVILLE ROAD BY WESTBROOK ROAD.
            TREE DOWN ON I-91 SOUTH. RELAYED BY AMATEUR RADIO.

0531 PM     TSTM WND DMG     DEERFIELD               42.55N  72.60W
07/27/2021                   FRANKLIN           MA   FIRE DEPT/RESCUE

            TREE DOWN ON LOWER ROAD. RELAYED BY AMATEUR RADIO.

0539 PM     TSTM WND DMG     NORTHAMPTON             42.33N  72.68W
07/27/2021                   HAMPSHIRE          MA   FIRE DEPT/RESCUE

            TREE DOWN ON WIRES. RELAYED BY AMATEUR RADIO.

0540 PM     TSTM WND DMG     HATFIELD                42.37N  72.61W
07/27/2021                   HAMPSHIRE          MA   FIRE DEPT/RESCUE

            TREE DOWN ON A CAR ON WEST ST. TREE DOWN ON NORTH
            STREET. RELAYED BY AMATEUR RADIO.

0540 PM     TSTM WND DMG     HATFIELD                42.37N  72.61W
07/27/2021                   HAMPSHIRE          MA   PUBLIC

            TREE DOWN AT 90 LINDSEED ROAD. TREE DOWN ON ARNOLD
            ROAD. RELAYED BY AMATEUR RADIO.

0545 PM     TSTM WND DMG     AMHERST                 42.38N  72.52W
07/27/2021                   HAMPSHIRE          MA   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            TREE BRANCHES DOWN ON SOUTH WHITNEY STREET BY COLLEGE
            STREET, AND ALSO ON EAST PLEASANT STREET BY OWEN DRIVE.
            WIRES DOWN ON 34 BAKER STREET. RELAYED BY AMATEUR RADIO.

0546 PM     TSTM WND DMG     PELHAM                  42.40N  72.40W
07/27/2021                   HAMPSHIRE          MA   FIRE DEPT/RESCUE

            WIRES DOWN ON AMHERST ROAD NEAR ENFIELD ROAD. RELAYED
            BY AMATEUR RADIO.

0606 PM     TSTM WND DMG     CHESTERFIELD            42.40N  72.85W
07/27/2021                   HAMPSHIRE          MA   PUBLIC

            TREE DOWN ON WIRES NEAR 46 BRAY ROAD. RELAYED BY
            AMATEUR RADIO.

0613 PM     TSTM WND DMG     RUSSELL                 42.18N  72.85W
07/27/2021                   HAMPDEN            MA   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            TREE DOWN NEAR 185 HUNTINGTON ROAD (ROUTE 20). RELAYED
            BY AMATEUR RADIO.

0631 PM     TSTM WND DMG     NEW BRAINTREE           42.32N  72.13W
07/27/2021                   WORCESTER          MA   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            TREE DOWN BLOCKING WEST ROAD NEAR PADRE ROAD. RELAYED
            BY AMATEUR RADIO.

&&

EVENT NUMBER BOX2102764
EVENT NUMBER BOX2102765
EVENT NUMBER BOX2102766
EVENT NUMBER BOX2102767
EVENT NUMBER BOX2102768
EVENT NUMBER BOX2102769
EVENT NUMBER BOX2102770
EVENT NUMBER BOX2102771
EVENT NUMBER BOX2102772
EVENT NUMBER BOX2102773
EVENT NUMBER BOX2102774

BELK
Special weather statement, Jul 27, 6:50 PM EDT, 1 hour 27 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
650 PM EDT Tue Jul 27 2021

MAZ005>007-272315-
Eastern Essex MA-Central Middlesex County MA-Western Essex MA-
650 PM EDT Tue Jul 27 2021

...STRONG THUNDERSTORM...

At 649 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hamilton, or near Danvers, moving east at 55 mph.

Pea size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will accompany this
storm. Cloud to ground lightning and torrential downpours can be
expected.

Locations impacted include...
Lawrence, Haverhill, Peabody, Methuen, Salem, Beverly, Andover,
Tewksbury, Gloucester, North Andover, Danvers, Reading, Wilmington,
North Reading, Ipswich, Lynnfield, Middleton, Georgetown, Boxford and
Hamilton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Get indoors when this storm approaches. Winds may be strong enough to
produce minor damage, such as a few downed branches.

Frequent lightning was occurring. Lightning can strike far away from
the storm. Go inside a building or vehicle. Wait at least 30 minutes
until after the storm has passed to resume outdoor activities.

These storms may intensify and become capable of producing damage.
Stay tuned for updated statements and possible warnings.

&&

LAT...LON 4274 7081 4273 7080 4276 7081 4276 7080
      4270 7078 4270 7080 4267 7073 4264 7076
      4269 7063 4265 7059 4258 7066 4261 7066
      4253 7078 4256 7078 4253 7090 4256 7120
      4277 7115 4277 7087
TIME...MOT...LOC 2249Z 279DEG 49KT 4263 7089

Loconto
Special weather statement, Jul 27, 6:53 PM EDT, 1 hour 24 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
653 PM EDT Tue Jul 27 2021

CTZ002-003-MAZ009-011-272330-
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
653 PM EDT Tue Jul 27 2021

...Strong Thunderstorms Moving into North-Central Connecticut...

At 650 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms located from about 10 miles southwest of Agawam to
west of Winstead, moving east at 35 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph along with heavy downpours will accompany
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Springfield, Hartford, West Hartford, Manchester, East Hartford,
Enfield, Westfield, Vernon, Windsor, Agawam, West Springfield, South
Windsor, Farmington, Simsbury, Bloomfield, Avon, Longmeadow,
Suffield, East Longmeadow and Ellington.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Get indoors when this storm approaches. Winds may be strong enough to
produce minor damage, such as a few downed branches.

&&

LAT...LON 4212 7306 4214 7307 4209 7249 4175 7241
      4176 7301 4180 7302 4180 7296 4182 7294
      4188 7295 4190 7291 4197 7289 4197 7303
      4204 7301 4204 7306 4210 7307
TIME...MOT...LOC 2250Z 276DEG 31KT 4198 7281

Nash
Special weather statement, Jul 27, 7:21 PM EDT, 56 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
721 PM EDT Tue Jul 27 2021

CTZ002>004-RIZ001-003-280000-
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Northwest Providence RI-
Western Kent RI-
721 PM EDT Tue Jul 27 2021

...LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS MOVING THROUGH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT...

At 721 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Ashford to Farmington. Movement was east at 35
mph.

Pea size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will accompany these
storms.

Locations impacted include...
Hartford, New Britain, West Hartford, Bristol, Manchester, East
Hartford, Southington, Glastonbury, Newington, Vernon, Windsor,
Wethersfield, Mansfield, South Windsor, Farmington, Windham,
Plainfield, Simsbury, Bloomfield and Berlin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Get indoors when these storms approach. Winds may be strong enough to
produce minor damage, such as a few downed branches.

Frequent lightning was occurring. Lightning can strike far away from
the storm. Go inside a building or vehicle. Wait at least 30 minutes
until after the storm has passed to resume outdoor activities.

These storms may intensify and become capable of producing damage.
Stay tuned for updated statements and possible warnings.

&&

LAT...LON 4196 7223 4167 7156 4162 7178 4164 7179
      4163 7196 4166 7216 4171 7224 4164 7233
      4160 7234 4158 7246 4164 7250 4163 7271
      4158 7276 4171 7300 4180 7302
TIME...MOT...LOC 2320Z 289DEG 29KT 4189 7217 4172 7283

Gaucher/Loconto
Local storm report, Jul 27, 7:46 PM EDT, 31 minutes before
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