Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2022
High Wind Warning 4, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind warning at Apr 18, 2022, 3:26 AM EDT for Barnstable County, Dukes County, Nantucket County, Massachusetts. It took effect at Apr 19, 2022, 1:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 7 hr. 8 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
- Apr 18, 2022, 3:26 AM EDT (07:26 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 19, 2022, 1:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 19, 2022, 8:08 AM EDT
- In force
- 7 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 07:25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 3:29 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Barnstable, MA | IN THE AREA OF 2299 MAIN STREET - WIRES DOWN PER FIRE DEPARTMENT RELAYED BY AMATEUR RADIO. |
| Apr 19, 4:54 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ese Orleans, MA | ROUTE 6A - LARGE TREE LIMB DOWN BLOCKING PART OF THE ROADWAY LARGE ENOUGH TO REQUIRE DPW ASSISTANCE PER LAW ENFORCEMENT RELAYED BY AMATEUR RADIO. |
| Apr 19, 5:47 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nw Sandwich, MA | SERVICE ROAD AT TARRAGON DRIVE - LARGE TREE DOWN BLOCKING THE ROAD PER LAW ENFORCEMENT RELAYED BY AMATEUR RADIO. |
| Apr 19, 6:00 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nw Sandwich, MA | TREE DOWN ON GREAT HILL ROAD NEAR POPPLE BOTTOM ROAD PER LAW ENFORCEMENT RELAYED BY AMATEUR RADIO. |
| Apr 19, 6:04 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ne Brewster, MA | TREE DOWN ON A DETACHED GARAGE - 26 GAGES WAY PER FIRE DEPARTMENT RELAYED BY AMATEUR RADIO. |
| Apr 19, 6:14 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ne Dennis, MA | OLD CHATHAM ROAD AT KELLY - LARGE BRANCH DOWN PER LAW ENFORCEMENT RELAYED BY AMATEUR RADIO. |
| Apr 19, 6:23 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nw Falmouth, MA | LARGE TREE DOWN ON HOUSE SERVICE WIRES - NO STREET GIVEN PER LAW ENFORCEMENT RELAYED BY AMATEUR RADIO. |
| Apr 19, 6:54 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nw Sandwich, MA | SERVICE ROAD AT TARRAGON DRIVE - LARGE TREE DOWN BLOCKING THE ROAD PER LAW ENFORCEMENT RELAYED BY AMATEUR RADIO. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Gray, ME (KGYX), launched 00:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 272 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
- 1276 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 31 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 129 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 112 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
247 WWUS71 KBOX 180726 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 326 AM EDT Mon Apr 18 2022 MAZ022>024-182030- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0004.220419T0500Z-220419T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0004.220419T0500Z-220419T1400Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 326 AM EDT Mon Apr 18 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EDT Tuesday. * 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. && $$ MAZ007-015-016-018>021-RIZ005>008-182030- /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.220419T0500Z-220419T1400Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI- Block Island RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 326 AM EDT Mon Apr 18 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
4 follow-up statements
128 WWUS71 KBOX 181600 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1200 PM EDT Mon Apr 18 2022 MAZ022>024-190500- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0004.220419T0500Z-220419T1400Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 1200 PM EDT Mon Apr 18 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are 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. && $$ MAZ007-015-016-018>021-RIZ005>008-190500- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.220419T0500Z-220419T1400Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI- Block Island RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 1200 PM EDT Mon Apr 18 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
090 WWUS71 KBOX 181904 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 304 PM EDT Mon Apr 18 2022 MAZ022>024-190900- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0004.220419T0500Z-220419T1400Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 304 PM EDT Mon Apr 18 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are 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. && $$ MAZ007-015-016-018>021-RIZ005>008-190900- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.220419T0500Z-220419T1400Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI- Block Island RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 304 PM EDT Mon Apr 18 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
581 WWUS71 KBOX 190812 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA Issued by National Weather Service New York NY 412 AM EDT Tue Apr 19 2022 MAZ022>024-191400- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220419T1400Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 412 AM EDT Tue Apr 19 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning. * 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. && $$ MAZ007-015-016-018>021-RIZ005>008-191400- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-220419T1400Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI- Block Island RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 412 AM EDT Tue Apr 19 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
607 WWUS71 KBOX 191208 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 808 AM EDT Tue Apr 19 2022 MAZ022>024-191315- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220419T1400Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 808 AM EDT Tue Apr 19 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... It will remain windy across the region today, but wind speeds and gusts have fallen below High Wind Warning criteria. Therefore, the High Wind Warning has been cancelled. $$ MAZ007-015-016-018>021-RIZ005>008-191315- /O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-220419T1400Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI- Block Island RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 808 AM EDT Tue Apr 19 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... It will remain windy across the region today, but wind speeds and gusts have fallen below Wind Advisory criteria. Therefore, the Wind Advisory has been cancelled. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 3:26 AM EDT | Wind Advisory | BOX | Bristol, Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk | 29 hr |
| Apr 18, 3:38 AM EDT | Winter Weather Advisory | BOX | Franklin | 28 hr |
| Apr 18, 3:04 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Statement | BOX | Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk | 13 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.