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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 16, 20225 counties in Massachusetts; Bristol County, Kent County, Providence County, Rhode Island

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Brookhaven, NY at 00:00Z on 2022-01-16Temperature 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 2022-01-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -177 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 16, 2:39 AM ESTStorm WarningBOX34 hr
Jan 16, 2:48 AM ESTHigh Wind WarningBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk and 2 more33 hr
Jan 16, 3:02 AM ESTCoastal Flood WarningBOXEssex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk34 hr
Jan 16, 3:02 AM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket34 hr
Jan 16, 3:21 AM ESTWinter Storm WarningBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester33 hr
Jan 16, 3:21 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester28 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.