Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2022
High Wind Warning 1, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2:09 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Wellfleet, MA | |
| Jan 14, 3:29 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Wellfleet, MA | |
| Jan 14, 4:00 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Nantucket Ap, MA | |
| Jan 14, 4:13 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Nantucket Harbor, MA | |
| Jan 14, 4:54 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | Wellfleet, MA | |
| Jan 14, 5:11 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Hatch Beach, MA | |
| Jan 14, 5:24 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | Wellfleet, MA | |
| Jan 14, 5:26 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | Dennis, MA | |
| Jan 14, 6:06 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | Dennis, MA | |
| Jan 14, 6:44 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Mashpee, MA | TREE BLOCKING GREAT NECK ROAD |
| Jan 14, 7:14 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | Wellfleet, MA | |
| Jan 14, 7:29 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Dennis, MA | |
| Jan 14, 7:34 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Wellfleet, MA | |
| Jan 14, 7:47 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | Nantucket Ap, MA | |
| Jan 14, 7:47 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | Sandwich, MA | |
| Jan 14, 7:49 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | Dennis, MA | |
| Jan 14, 7:55 PM EST | HIGH SUST WINDS 47 | Edgartown, MA | |
| Jan 14, 8:26 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Harwich, MA | WIRES DOWN ACROSS LONG POND DRIVE BY PLEASANT BAY ROAD |
| Jan 14, 8:39 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Dennis, MA | |
| Jan 14, 8:53 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Nantucket Ap, MA | |
| Jan 14, 8:57 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Chapin, MA | |
| Jan 14, 9:02 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Brewster, MA | WIRES 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.
- 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
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 3:43 AM EST | Wind Chill Watch | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire | 12 hr |
| Jan 13, 3:07 PM EST | Gale Warning | BOX | 36 hr | |
| Jan 13, 3:07 PM EST | Storm Warning | BOX | 36 hr | |
| Jan 13, 3:07 PM EST | Heavy Freezing Spray Advisory | BOX | 48 hr | |
| Jan 13, 3:25 PM EST | Wind Chill Warning | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire | 45 hr |
| Jan 13, 3:25 PM EST | Wind Chill Advisory | BOX | Bristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and 4 more | 45 hr |
| Jan 13, 3:25 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket | 12 hr |
| Jan 13, 3:29 PM EST | Wind Advisory | BOX | Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk | 32 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.