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Wind Advisory 11, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 28, 202113 counties in Massachusetts; 5 counties in Rhode Island; Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at Mar 28, 2021, 3:34 AM EDT for 13 counties in Massachusetts; 5 counties in Rhode Island; Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It took effect at Mar 28, 2021, 11:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 17 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 28, 2021, 3:34 AM EDT (07:34 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 28, 2021, 11:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 29, 2021, 3:33 PM EDT
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Capitol Planning Region, CT, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT, Barnstable County, MA, Bristol County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Essex County, MA, Franklin County, MA, Hampden County, MA, Hampshire County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Nantucket 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), 26 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:33 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, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 127 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 2021-03-28Temperature 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, Chatham, MA at 00:00Z on 2021-03-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 169 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1063 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
73 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
169 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
140 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

206 
WWUS71 KBOX 280734
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
334 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-282045-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.210329T0300Z-210330T0000Z/
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-Southern Bristol MA-
Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Northern Middlesex 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 Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, 
Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, 
Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, 
Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, 
Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, 
Nantucket, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, 
Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
334 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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
6 follow-up statements
129 
WWUS71 KBOX 281845
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
245 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

MAZ002>004-008>012-026-290745-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.210329T0300Z-210330T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0003.210329T0600Z-210329T2000Z/
Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-
Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, 
Springfield, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer
245 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western and Central Massachusetts.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 4 PM EDT Monday. Strongest of
  the winds between 4 am and noon on Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ005>007-013>024-RIZ001>008-290745-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.210329T0300Z-210330T0000Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-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 Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, 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
245 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected. Low risk for a few brief gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Connecticut, Eastern Massachusetts as well as
  all of Rhode Island.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Monday. Strongest of
  the winds between 4 am and noon on Monday.

* 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
193 
WWUS71 KBOX 282020
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
420 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

MAZ002>004-008>012-026-290930-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0003.210329T0600Z-210329T2000Z/
Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-
Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, 
Springfield, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer
420 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western and Central Massachusetts.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 4 PM EDT Monday. Strongest of the winds 
  between 4 am and noon on Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ020>024-RIZ003-004-006>008-290930-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FG.Y.0002.210328T2020Z-210329T0100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.210329T0300Z-210330T0000Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Washington RI-
Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, 
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, 
Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
420 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile
  or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30
  mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Low risk for a few brief
  gusts up to 60 mph Monday morning.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol MA, Southern 
  Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA 
  Counties. In Rhode Island, Western Kent RI, Eastern Kent RI, 
  Washington RI, Newport RI and Block Island RI Counties.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 8 
  PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ005>007-013>019-RIZ001-002-005-290930-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.210329T0300Z-210330T0000Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex 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-Bristol RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, 
Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, 
Brockton, Plymouth, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, and Bristol
420 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected. Low risk for a few brief gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Connecticut, much of Eastern Massachusetts as
  well as northern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Monday. Strongest 
  of the winds between 4 am and noon on Monday.

* 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
416 
WWUS71 KBOX 290040
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
840 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

MAZ020>024-RIZ003-004-006>008-291345-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210329T0100Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.210329T0300Z-210330T0000Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Washington RI-
Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, 
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, 
Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
840 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol MA, Southern 
  Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA 
  Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island RI, Newport RI, 
  Washington RI, Western Kent RI and Eastern Kent RI Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ002>004-008>012-026-291345-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0003.210329T0600Z-210329T2000Z/
Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-
Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, 
Springfield, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer
840 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Hampden MA, Eastern Hampshire MA, Southern 
  Worcester MA, Western Franklin MA, Western Hampshire MA, 
  Western Hampden MA, Eastern Franklin MA, Northern Middlesex MA 
  and Northern Worcester MA Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 4 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ005>007-013>019-RIZ001-002-005-291345-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.210329T0300Z-210330T0000Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex 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-Bristol RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, 
Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, 
Brockton, Plymouth, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, and Bristol
840 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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
217 
WWUS71 KBOX 290725
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
325 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

MAZ002>004-008>012-026-292000-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210329T2000Z/
Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-
Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, 
Springfield, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer
325 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Hampden MA, Eastern Hampshire MA, Southern 
  Worcester MA, Western Franklin MA, Western Hampshire MA, 
  Western Hampden MA, Eastern Franklin MA, Northern Middlesex MA 
  and Northern Worcester MA Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 4 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ005>007-013>024-RIZ001>008-292000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210329T2000Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-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 Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, 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
325 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol MA, Southern 
  Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA 
  Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island RI, Newport RI, 
  Washington RI, Western Kent RI and Eastern Kent RI Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT 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
841 
WWUS71 KBOX 291834
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
234 PM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

MAZ002>004-008>012-026-292000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210329T2000Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210329T2000Z/
Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-
Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, 
Springfield, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer
234 PM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Western Franklin MA, Eastern Franklin MA, Northern 
  Worcester MA, Western Hampshire MA, Western Hampden MA, 
  Eastern Hampshire MA, Eastern Hampden MA, Southern Worcester 
  MA and Northern Middlesex MA Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ005>007-013>024-RIZ001>008-292000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210329T2000Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-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 Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, 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
234 PM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT 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
607 
WWUS71 KBOX 291933
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
333 PM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-292045-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210329T2000Z/
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-Southern Bristol MA-
Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Northern Middlesex 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 Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, 
Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, 
Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, 
Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, 
Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, 
Nantucket, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, 
Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
333 PM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

A few wind gusts to 40 mph are possible for the next hour or two,
otherwise winds will continue to diminish.

$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 28, 2:45 PM EDTHigh Wind WarningBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester24 hr
Mar 28, 4:20 PM EDTDense Fog AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Plymouth4 hr

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Sources

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