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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

December 15, 20229 counties in Massachusetts; Bristol County, Newport County, Washington County, Rhode Island

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at Dec 15, 2022, 3:25 AM EST for 9 counties in Massachusetts; Bristol County, Newport County, Washington County, Rhode Island. It took effect at Dec 16, 2022, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 15, 2022, 3:25 AM EST (08:25 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 16, 2022, 4:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 16, 2022, 9:38 PM EST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Barnstable County, MA, Bristol County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Essex County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Nantucket County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Suffolk County, MA, Bristol County, RI, Newport County, RI, Washington County, RI

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:25 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 00:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 194 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 00:00Z on 2022-12-15Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2022-12-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 43 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
1214 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
43 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
258 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

215 
WWUS71 KBOX 150825
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
325 AM EST Thu Dec 15 2022

MAZ020-RIZ005>008-152130-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0021.221216T0900Z-221217T0000Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Bristol, 
Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
325 AM EST Thu Dec 15 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol MA County. In Rhode 
  Island, Bristol RI, Washington RI, Newport RI and Block Island 
  RI Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ023-024-152130-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0021.221216T0900Z-221217T0000Z/
Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Vineyard Haven and Nantucket
325 AM EST Thu Dec 15 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ007-014>016-019-021-152130-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0021.221216T1200Z-221217T0300Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, 
Plymouth, and Mattapoisett
325 AM EST Thu Dec 15 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Southeast Middlesex MA, Suffolk MA, 
  Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA and Southern Plymouth 
  MA Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ022-152130-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0021.221216T1200Z-221217T0300Z/
Barnstable MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown
325 AM EST Thu Dec 15 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Barnstable MA County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Friday.

* 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
837 
WWUS71 KBOX 152115
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
415 PM EST Thu Dec 15 2022

MAZ020-RIZ005>008-161015-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0021.221216T0900Z-221217T0000Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Bristol, 
Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
415 PM EST Thu Dec 15 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol MA County. In Rhode 
  Island, Bristol RI, Washington RI, Newport RI and Block Island 
  RI Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ023-024-161015-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0021.221216T0900Z-221217T0000Z/
Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Vineyard Haven and Nantucket
415 PM EST Thu Dec 15 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ007-014>016-019-021-161015-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0021.221216T1200Z-221217T0300Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, 
Plymouth, and Mattapoisett
415 PM EST Thu Dec 15 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Southeast Middlesex MA, Suffolk MA, 
  Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA and Southern Plymouth 
  MA Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ022-161015-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0021.221216T1200Z-221217T0300Z/
Barnstable MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown
415 PM EST Thu Dec 15 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Barnstable MA County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Friday.

* 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
710 
WWUS71 KBOX 160830
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
330 AM EST Fri Dec 16 2022

MAZ024-162130-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0021.221216T0900Z-221217T1800Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
330 AM EST Fri Dec 16 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Nantucket MA County.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM 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.

&&

$$

MAZ020-RIZ005>008-162130-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0021.221216T0900Z-221217T0000Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Bristol, 
Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
330 AM EST Fri Dec 16 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol MA County. In Rhode 
  Island, Bristol RI, Washington RI, Newport RI and Block Island 
  RI Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ023-162130-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0021.221216T0900Z-221217T0000Z/
Dukes MA-
Including the city of Vineyard Haven
330 AM EST Fri Dec 16 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Dukes MA County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ007-014>016-019-021-162130-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0021.221216T1200Z-221217T0300Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, 
Plymouth, and Mattapoisett
330 AM EST Fri Dec 16 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Southeast Middlesex MA, Suffolk MA, 
  Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA and Southern Plymouth 
  MA Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ022-162130-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0021.221216T1200Z-221217T0300Z/
Barnstable MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown
330 AM EST Fri Dec 16 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Barnstable MA County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening.

* 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
101 
WWUS71 KBOX 162331
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
631 PM EST Fri Dec 16 2022

MAZ020-023-RIZ005>008-170045-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-221217T0000Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Dukes MA-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Vineyard Haven, 
Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
631 PM EST Fri Dec 16 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to diminish this evening, and become west to
northwest overnight.

$$

MAZ007-014>016-019-021-170300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-221217T0300Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, 
Plymouth, and Mattapoisett
631 PM EST Fri Dec 16 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Essex, Southeast Middlesex, Suffolk, Eastern
  Norfolk, as well as Eastern and Southern Plymouth Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ022-170300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-221217T0300Z/
Barnstable MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown
631 PM EST Fri Dec 16 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Barnstable County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ024-171245-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-221217T1800Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
631 PM EST Fri Dec 16 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Nantucket County.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM 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
303 
WWUS71 KBOX 170238
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
938 PM EST Fri Dec 16 2022

MAZ007-014>016-019-021-022-170345-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-221217T0300Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Barnstable MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, 
Plymouth, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown
938 PM EST Fri Dec 16 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

MAZ024-170345-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-221217T1800Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
938 PM EST Fri Dec 16 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS 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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 15, 3:25 AM ESTGale WarningBOX60 hr
Dec 15, 3:26 AM ESTWinter Storm WarningBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire52 hr
Dec 15, 3:26 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXFranklin, Middlesex, Worcester52 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.