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Special Weather Statement, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this special weather statement at Jul 2, 2022, 2:43 AM EDT. It was in force for 47 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 2, 2022, 2:43 AM EDT (06:43 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 2, 2022, 3:30 AM EDT
- In force
- 47 min
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 50
The radar
The Brookhaven radar (KOKX), 95 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 00:00Z, 6.7 hours before the alert went out and 95 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
- 1302 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -85 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1028 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 26 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 122 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 207 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.4
- Supercell composite
- 4.9
The text
As transmitted.
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NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Jul 1, 10:26 PM EDT, 4 hours 17 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 1, 10:26 PM EDT, 4 hours 17 minutes before
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 427 PM EDT Fri Jul 1 2022 CTZ003-004-MAZ002>024-026-RIZ001>008-022030- 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- 427 PM EDT Fri Jul 1 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Connecticut, all of Massachusetts east of Berkshire County, and Rhode Island. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Saturday afternoon into the early evening. The main threats are damaging wind gusts, large hail and locally heavy downpours, which may cause urban flooding. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. CTZ002-022030- Hartford CT- 427 PM EDT Fri Jul 1 2022 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Connecticut. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Air Quality Alert. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Saturday afternoon into the early evening. The main threats are damaging wind gusts, large hail and locally heavy downpours, which may cause urban flooding. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-022030- Boston Harbor-Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound- Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Narragansett Bay-Block Island Sound- Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 427 PM EDT Fri Jul 1 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts and Rhode Island coastal waters. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Saturday afternoon into the early evening. The main threats are damaging wind gusts, large hail and locally heavy downpours. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. For more information on upcoming hazardous weather, please see the Area Forecast Discussion on our webpage for the latest forecast thinking. There is also our Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook at www.weather.gov/box/ehwo For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/us.nationalweatherservice.boston.gov You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jul 2, 12:20 AM EDT, 2 hours 23 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1220 AM EDT Sat Jul 2 2022
MAZ002-003-008>011-020500-
Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Eastern Hampden MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
1220 AM EDT Sat Jul 2 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Hampshire, southwestern Franklin and northwestern Hampden Counties
through 100 AM EDT...
At 1220 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Chester, or 14 miles northwest of Westfield, moving northeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Strong winds could cause minor damage such as downed
branches.
Locations impacted include...
Holyoke, Northampton, South Hadley, Easthampton, Southampton, Hadley,
Hatfield, Williamsburg, Huntington, Conway, Westhampton, Whately,
Chester, Blandford, Chesterfield, Worthington, Goshen and
Middlefield.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Get indoors when you hear thunder. Do not resume outdoor activities
until at least 30 minutes after the storm has passed.
&&
LAT...LON 4247 7267 4228 7255 4222 7301 4231 7300
4231 7301 4232 7302
TIME...MOT...LOC 0420Z 241DEG 27KT 4227 7297
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
BWSpecial weather statement, Jul 2, 12:39 AM EDT, 2 hours 4 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1239 AM EDT Sat Jul 2 2022
MAZ002-003-008-020530-
Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Eastern Franklin MA-
1239 AM EDT Sat Jul 2 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Hampshire and northwestern Franklin Counties through 130 AM EDT...
At 1239 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Savoy, or 10 miles southeast of North Adams, moving northeast at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Strong winds could cause minor damage such as downed
branches.
Locations impacted include...
Greenfield, Montague, Northfield, Bernardston, Buckland, Conway,
Shelburne, Ashfield, Colrain, Gill, Charlemont, Leyden, Heath,
Plainfield, Rowe and Hawley.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Get indoors when you hear thunder. Do not resume outdoor activities
until at least 30 minutes after the storm has passed.
&&
LAT...LON 4263 7295 4267 7296 4274 7283 4273 7248
4264 7242 4249 7298
TIME...MOT...LOC 0439Z 243DEG 37KT 4258 7298
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
BWSpecial weather statement, Jul 2, 1:20 AM EDT, 1 hour 23 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
120 AM EDT Sat Jul 2 2022
CTZ002-003-MAZ008>011-020600-
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Eastern Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
120 AM EDT Sat Jul 2 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Tolland, northern Hartford, south central Hampshire and western
Hampden Counties through 200 AM EDT...
At 120 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Winsted, or 11 miles north of Torrington, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Strong winds could cause minor damage such as downed
branches. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Springfield, Chicopee, Enfield, Westfield, Holyoke, Northampton,
Agawam, West Springfield, Simsbury, Ludlow, South Hadley,
Easthampton, Longmeadow, Suffield, East Longmeadow, Wilbraham,
Windsor Locks, Stafford, Somers and Granby.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Get indoors when you hear thunder. Do not resume outdoor activities
until at least 30 minutes after the storm has passed.
&&
LAT...LON 4235 7260 4199 7232 4191 7291 4197 7289
4197 7303 4204 7301 4204 7306 4206 7305
4210 7307
TIME...MOT...LOC 0520Z 247DEG 40KT 4200 7305
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
BWSpecial weather statement, Jul 2, 1:58 AM EDT, 45 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
158 AM EDT Sat Jul 2 2022
CTZ002-003-MAZ003-004-010>012-020645-
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Southern Worcester MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Northern Worcester MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
158 AM EDT Sat Jul 2 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Tolland, northern Hartford, southwestern Worcester, southeastern
Hampshire, southeastern Franklin and southeastern Hampden Counties
through 245 AM EDT...
At 158 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Springfield, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Strong winds could cause minor damage such as downed
branches. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Springfield, Chicopee, Enfield, Holyoke, Agawam, West Springfield,
Ludlow, South Hadley, Southbridge, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow,
Belchertown, Wilbraham, Charlton, Palmer, Spencer, Somers, Dudley,
Ware and Sturbridge.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Get indoors when you hear thunder. Do not resume outdoor activities
until at least 30 minutes after the storm has passed.
&&
LAT...LON 4202 7261 4217 7267 4245 7214 4205 7189
TIME...MOT...LOC 0558Z 250DEG 40KT 4211 7256
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
BWSpecial weather statement, Jul 2, 2:43 AM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
243 AM EDT Sat Jul 2 2022
CTZ002>004-MAZ011-020730-
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Hampden MA-
243 AM EDT Sat Jul 2 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Windham, Tolland, Hartford and south central Hampden Counties through
330 AM EDT...
At 242 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bristol, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Strong winds could cause minor damage such as downed
branches. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hartford, New Britain, West Hartford, Bristol, Manchester, East
Hartford, Enfield, Southington, Glastonbury, Newington, Vernon,
Windsor, Wethersfield, Mansfield, South Windsor, Farmington, Windham,
Simsbury, Bloomfield and Berlin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Get indoors when you hear thunder. Do not resume outdoor activities
until at least 30 minutes after the storm has passed.
&&
LAT...LON 4180 7296 4184 7294 4212 7242 4170 7206
4168 7219 4171 7224 4166 7229 4163 7250
4165 7253 4163 7271 4161 7271 4159 7274
4156 7294 4163 7293 4164 7294 4164 7298
4180 7302
TIME...MOT...LOC 0642Z 247DEG 48KT 4168 7291
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
BWThe office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 12:20 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Hampshire | 40 min |
| Jul 2, 12:39 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Franklin | 51 min |
| Jul 2, 1:20 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Hampden | 40 min |
| Jul 2, 1:58 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Hampden | 47 min |
| Jul 2, 3:21 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOX | Bristol, Norfolk, Worcester | 54 min |
| Jul 2, 4:03 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Norfolk | 42 min |
| Jul 2, 4:14 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Plymouth | 46 min |
| Jul 2, 4:31 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOX | Plymouth | 8 min |
| Jul 2, 4:33 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BOX | 57 min | |
| Jul 2, 5:06 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BOX | 39 min | |
| Jul 2, 5:32 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BOX | 58 min | |
| Jul 2, 7:51 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Barnstable | 39 min |
| Jul 2, 8:03 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BOX | 57 min | |
| Jul 2, 8:36 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Dukes | 39 min |
| Jul 2, 8:37 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BOX | 53 min | |
| Jul 2, 9:05 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BOX | 55 min | |
| Jul 2, 9:16 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Nantucket | 44 min |
| Jul 2, 9:18 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Barnstable | 42 min |
| Jul 2, 9:20 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BOX | 55 min | |
| Jul 2, 9:45 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Nantucket | 90 min |
| Jul 2, 9:53 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BOX | 97 min | |
| Jul 2, 4:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Hampshire | 48 min |
| Jul 2, 4:34 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOX | Hampden, Hampshire | 24 min |
| Jul 2, 5:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Worcester | 45 min |
| Jul 2, 5:19 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Hampshire | 41 min |
| Jul 2, 5:27 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester | 38 min |
| Jul 2, 5:37 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Middlesex | 38 min |
| Jul 2, 5:52 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOX | Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Worcester | 38 min |
| Jul 2, 5:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOX | Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester | 47 min |
| Jul 2, 6:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Suffolk | 52 min |
| Jul 2, 6:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Worcester | 39 min |
| Jul 2, 7:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Norfolk | 49 min |
| Jul 2, 5:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BOX | 61 min | |
| Jul 2, 5:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BOX | 49 min | |
| Jul 2, 5:39 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOX | Capitol Planning Region | 36 min |
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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.