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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 13, 2022Barnstable County, Dukes County, Nantucket County, Massachusetts

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind warning at Jan 13, 2022, 3:29 PM EST for Barnstable County, Dukes County, Nantucket County, Massachusetts. It took effect at Jan 14, 2022, 11:00 AM EST. It was in force for 12 hr. 22 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jan 13, 2022, 3:29 PM EST (20:29 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 14, 2022, 11:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 14, 2022, 11:23 PM EST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Barnstable County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Nantucket County, MA

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:27 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 14, 2:09 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Wellfleet, MA
Jan 14, 3:29 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Wellfleet, MA
Jan 14, 4:00 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Nantucket Ap, MA
Jan 14, 4:13 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Nantucket Harbor, MA
Jan 14, 4:54 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Wellfleet, MA
Jan 14, 5:11 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Hatch Beach, MA
Jan 14, 5:24 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 63Wellfleet, MA
Jan 14, 5:26 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Dennis, MA
Jan 14, 6:06 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 61Dennis, MA
Jan 14, 6:44 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGMashpee, MATREE BLOCKING GREAT NECK ROAD
Jan 14, 7:14 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 67Wellfleet, MA
Jan 14, 7:29 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Dennis, MA
Jan 14, 7:34 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 62Wellfleet, MA
Jan 14, 7:47 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Nantucket Ap, MA
Jan 14, 7:47 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Sandwich, MA
Jan 14, 7:49 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 63Dennis, MA
Jan 14, 7:55 PM ESTHIGH SUST WINDS 47Edgartown, MA
Jan 14, 8:26 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGHarwich, MAWIRES DOWN ACROSS LONG POND DRIVE BY PLEASANT BAY ROAD
Jan 14, 8:39 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 62Dennis, MA
Jan 14, 8:53 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 62Nantucket Ap, MA
Jan 14, 8:57 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Chapin, MA
Jan 14, 9:02 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGBrewster, MAWIRES DOW ON CRANBERRY LANE NEAR VESPER POND ROAD

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 222 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, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2022-01-13Temperature 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, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2022-01-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 80 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
1382 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
80 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
117 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

907 
WWUS71 KBOX 132029
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
329 PM EST Thu Jan 13 2022

MAZ022>024-141000-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0001.220114T1600Z-220115T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0001.220114T1600Z-220115T1000Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
329 PM EST Thu Jan 13 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 5 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  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.

&&

$$

MAZ019-141000-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0001.220114T1600Z-220115T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0001.220114T1600Z-220115T1000Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the city of Plymouth
329 PM EST Thu Jan 13 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The South Shore of coastal southeastern Massachusetts.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 5 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ007-013>018-020-021-RIZ001>008-141000-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0001.220114T1600Z-220115T1000Z/
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-
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, Fall River, 
New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, 
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, 
Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
329 PM EST Thu Jan 13 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM EST
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Rhode Island and eastern and southeastern 
  Massachusetts.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 5 AM EST Saturday.

* 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
608 
WWUS71 KBOX 140758
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
258 AM EST Fri Jan 14 2022

MAZ022>024-142100-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0001.220114T1600Z-220115T1000Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
258 AM EST Fri Jan 14 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Dukes MA, Nantucket MA and Barnstable MA Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ007-013>021-RIZ001>008-142100-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0001.220114T1600Z-220115T1000Z/
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-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, Foster, Smithfield, 
Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, 
West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, 
and New Shoreham
258 AM EST Fri Jan 14 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM EST Saturday.

* 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
821 
WWUS71 KBOX 142040
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
340 PM EST Fri Jan 14 2022

MAZ022>024-150945-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220115T1000Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
340 PM EST Fri Jan 14 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Dukes MA, Nantucket MA and Barnstable MA Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 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.

&&

$$

MAZ007-013>021-RIZ001>008-150945-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220115T1000Z/
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-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, Foster, Smithfield, 
Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, 
West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, 
and New Shoreham
340 PM EST Fri Jan 14 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Saturday.

* 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
696 
WWUS71 KBOX 150423
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1123 PM EST Fri Jan 14 2022

MAZ022>024-151000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220115T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0002.220115T0423Z-220115T1000Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
1123 PM EST Fri Jan 14 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ007-013>021-RIZ001>008-150530-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220115T1000Z/
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-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, Foster, Smithfield, 
Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, 
West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, 
and New Shoreham
1123 PM EST Fri Jan 14 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Sustained winds and wind gusts have fallen below advisory
criteria, therefore the advisory is cancelled for these 
locations. Sustained winds from 20-25 knots with gusts to 35 knots
will be possible along the south coast through sunrise. Winds 
will continue to gradually diminish Saturday and Saturday night.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 13, 3:43 AM ESTWind Chill WatchBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire12 hr
Jan 13, 3:07 PM ESTGale WarningBOX36 hr
Jan 13, 3:07 PM ESTStorm WarningBOX36 hr
Jan 13, 3:07 PM ESTHeavy Freezing Spray AdvisoryBOX48 hr
Jan 13, 3:25 PM ESTWind Chill WarningBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire45 hr
Jan 13, 3:25 PM ESTWind Chill AdvisoryBOXBristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and 4 more45 hr
Jan 13, 3:25 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Dukes, Nantucket12 hr
Jan 13, 3:29 PM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXBristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk32 hr

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.