Alert archive / Massachusetts / Wind Advisories in 2021

Wind Advisory 1, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 16, 20219 counties in Massachusetts; 5 counties in Rhode Island

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at Jan 16, 2021, 3:03 AM EST for 9 counties in Massachusetts; 5 counties in Rhode Island. It took effect at Jan 16, 2021, 5:00 AM EST. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 16, 2021, 3:03 AM EST (08:03 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 16, 2021, 5:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 16, 2021, 12:28 PM EST
In force
7 hr
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 08:03 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

Chatham, MA (KCHH), launched 00:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 92 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, Chatham, MA at 00:00Z on 2021-01-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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, Chatham, MA at 00:00Z on 2021-01-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -24 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
762 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
43 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-24 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
79 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

082 
WWUS71 KBOX 160803
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
303 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

MAZ020-RIZ006>008-161615-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0001.210116T1000Z-210116T1700Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Narragansett, 
Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
303 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol MA County. In Rhode 
  Island, Washington RI, Newport RI and Block Island RI Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ007-015-016-019-021>024-161615-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0001.210116T1100Z-210116T1900Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, Quincy, Plymouth, 
Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, 
and Nantucket
303 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, 
  Eastern Plymouth MA, Southern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, 
  Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

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
3 follow-up statements
910 
WWUS71 KBOX 161404
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
904 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

RIZ002>005-161700-
/O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T1700Z/
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-
Including the cities of Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, 
East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol
904 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts between 40 and 50
  mph.

* WHERE...Southeast Providence RI, Western Kent RI, Eastern Kent 
  RI and Bristol RI Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ005-006-013-014-017-018-161900-
/O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T1900Z/
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Foxborough,
Norwood, Cambridge, Taunton, and Brockton
904 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts between 40 and 50
  mph.

* WHERE...Central Middlesex MA, Western Essex MA, Western 
  Norfolk MA, Southeast Middlesex MA, Northern Bristol MA and 
  Western Plymouth MA Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ020-161900-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T1900Z/
Southern Bristol MA-
Including the cities of Fall River and New Bedford
904 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts between 40 and 50
  mph.

* WHERE...Southern Bristol MA County.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

RIZ006>008-161700-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T1700Z/
Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, 
and New Shoreham
904 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts between 40 and 50
  mph.

* WHERE...Block Island RI, Newport RI and Washington RI Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ007-015-016-019-021>024-161900-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T1900Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, Quincy, Plymouth, 
Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, 
and Nantucket
904 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Plymouth MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, 
  Southern Plymouth MA, Eastern Essex MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes 
  MA and Nantucket MA Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Frank

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/box
477 
WWUS71 KBOX 161626
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1126 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

RIZ002>008-161730-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T1700Z/
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, 
East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, 
Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
1126 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The strongest winds have departed the region. Therefore, the wind
advisory has been cancelled.

$$

MAZ013-016>024-161730-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T1900Z/
Western Norfolk 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-
Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Quincy, Taunton, 
Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
1126 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The strongest winds have departed the region. Therefore, the wind
advisory has been cancelled.

$$

MAZ005>007-014-015-161900-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T1900Z/
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester,
Cambridge, and Boston
1126 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Suffolk MA, Southeast Middlesex MA, Central Middlesex 
  MA, Western Essex MA and Eastern Essex MA Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Frank

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/box
192 
WWUS71 KBOX 161728
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1228 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

MAZ005>007-014-015-161830-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T1900Z/
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester,
Cambridge, and Boston
1228 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The strongest winds have exited the region. Therefore, the wind
advisory has been cancelled.

$$

Frank

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
Jan 16, 7:50 AM ESTWinter Storm WarningBOXFranklin4 hr
Jan 16, 1:08 PM ESTGale WarningBOX35 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Massachusetts, 2021Wind Advisories in Rhode Island, 2021Every wind advisory in 2021

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.