Alert archive / Massachusetts / Wind Advisories in 2022
Wind Advisory 3, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at Jan 16, 2022, 2:48 AM EST for 5 counties in Massachusetts; Bristol County, Kent County, Providence County, Rhode Island. It took effect at Jan 17, 2022, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 6 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 16, 2022, 2:48 AM EST (07:48 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 17, 2022, 4:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 17, 2022, 10:00 AM EST
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Bristol County, MA, Essex County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Bristol County, RI, Kent County, RI, Providence County, RI
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 11 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:50 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, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 189 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
- 1557 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 75 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -177 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -32 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
598 WWUS71 KBOX 160748 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 248 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022 MAZ020-021-RIZ006>008-162100- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1500Z/ Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI- Block Island RI- Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 248 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol MA and Southern Plymouth MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Washington RI, Newport RI and Block Island RI Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EST Monday. * 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. && $$ MAZ007-015-016-019-022>024-162100- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1700Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, Quincy, Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 248 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO NOON EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Highest winds from outer Cape Cod to Cape Ann. * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to noon EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ005-006-013-014-017-018-RIZ001>005-162100- /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.220117T0900Z-220117T1500Z/ Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Taunton, Brockton, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol 248 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...East to southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern and southeastern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM EST Monday. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
2 follow-up statements
987 WWUS71 KBOX 162054 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 354 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022 MAZ020-021-RIZ006>008-171000- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1500Z/ Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI- Block Island RI- Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 354 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol MA and Southern Plymouth MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Washington RI, Newport RI and Block Island RI Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ007-015-016-019-022>024-171000- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T1700Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, Quincy, Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 354 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO NOON EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Highest winds from outer Cape Cod to Cape Ann. * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to noon EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree limbs 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. && $$ MAZ005-006-013-014-017-018-RIZ001>005-171000- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.220117T0900Z-220117T1500Z/ Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Taunton, Brockton, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol 354 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...East to southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern and southeastern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
686 WWUS71 KBOX 170846 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 346 AM EST Mon Jan 17 2022 MAZ020-021-RIZ006>008-171500- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220117T1500Z/ Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI- Block Island RI- Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 346 AM EST Mon Jan 17 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol MA and Southern Plymouth MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island RI, Newport RI and Washington RI Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST 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. && $$ MAZ007-015-016-019-022>024-171700- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220117T1700Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, Quincy, Plymouth, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 346 AM EST Mon Jan 17 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Plymouth MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Essex MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ005-006-013-014-017-018-RIZ001>005-171500- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.220117T0900Z-220117T1500Z/ Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Taunton, Brockton, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol 346 AM EST Mon Jan 17 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern and southeastern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST 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
The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2:39 AM EST | Storm Warning | BOX | 34 hr | |
| Jan 16, 2:48 AM EST | High Wind Warning | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk and 2 more | 33 hr |
| Jan 16, 3:02 AM EST | Coastal Flood Warning | BOX | Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk | 34 hr |
| Jan 16, 3:02 AM EST | Coastal Flood Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket | 34 hr |
| Jan 16, 3:21 AM EST | Winter Storm Warning | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester | 33 hr |
| Jan 16, 3:21 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester | 28 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.