Alert archive / Massachusetts / Wind Advisories in 2022
Wind Advisory 5, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at Feb 17, 2022, 3:07 AM EST for 6 counties in Massachusetts; Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It took effect at Feb 17, 2022, 11:00 PM EST. It was in force for 10 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 17, 2022, 3:07 AM EST (08:07 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 17, 2022, 11:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Feb 18, 2022, 9:00 AM EST
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Capitol Planning Region, CT, Essex County, MA, Franklin County, MA, Hampden County, MA, Hampshire County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Worcester County, MA
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 89 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:07 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, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 176 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
- 912 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 46 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 457 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 575 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
981 WWUS71 KBOX 170807 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 307 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022 MAZ013>019-RIZ001>003-172115- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0003.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.HW.W.0003.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/ Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA- Eastern Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, and West Greenwich 307 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Western Norfolk MA, Southeast Middlesex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Northern Bristol MA, Western Plymouth MA and Eastern Plymouth MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Northwest Providence RI, Southeast Providence RI and Western Kent RI Counties. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Friday. * 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. && $$ CTZ003-004-MAZ012-172115- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0003.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/ /O.EXA.KBOX.HW.W.0003.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/ Tolland CT-Windham CT-Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Milford, and Worcester 307 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Tolland CT and Windham CT Counties. In Massachusetts, Southern Worcester MA County. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ020>024-RIZ004>008-172115- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0003.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/ Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Nantucket MA-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI- Block Island RI- Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 307 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island RI, Newport RI, Washington RI, Eastern Kent RI and Bristol RI Counties. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Friday. * 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... 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. && $$ MAZ005>007-172115- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0003.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/ Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA- Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, and Gloucester 307 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Middlesex MA, Western Essex MA and Eastern Essex MA Counties. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ CTZ002-MAZ002>004-008>011-026-172115- /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/ Hartford CT-Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA- Northern Worcester MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA- Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, and Ayer 307 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Hartford CT County. In Massachusetts, Western Franklin MA, Eastern Franklin MA, Northern Worcester MA, Western Hampshire MA, Western Hampden MA, Eastern Hampshire MA, Eastern Hampden MA and Northern Middlesex MA Counties. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
3 follow-up statements
692 WWUS71 KBOX 172054 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 354 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022 MAZ020>024-RIZ004>008-181000- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0003.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/ Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Nantucket MA-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI- Block Island RI- Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 354 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island RI, Newport RI, Washington RI, Eastern Kent RI and Bristol RI Counties. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Friday. Strongest winds from roughly 3 AM to 8 AM. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ013>019-RIZ001>003-181000- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0003.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/ Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA- Eastern Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, and West Greenwich 354 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Western Norfolk MA, Southeast Middlesex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Northern Bristol MA, Western Plymouth MA and Eastern Plymouth MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Northwest Providence RI, Southeast Providence RI and Western Kent RI Counties. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Friday. Strongest winds roughly from 3 AM to 8 AM. * 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. && $$ CTZ003-004-MAZ012-181000- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0003.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/ Tolland CT-Windham CT-Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Milford, and Worcester 354 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Tolland CT and Windham CT Counties. In Massachusetts, Southern Worcester MA County. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Friday. Strongest winds roughly from 1 AM to 7 AM. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CTZ002-MAZ002>011-026-181000- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/ Hartford 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-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, and Ayer 354 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Hartford CT County. In Massachusetts, Western Franklin MA, Eastern Franklin MA, Northern Worcester MA, Western Hampshire MA, Western Hampden MA, Eastern Hampshire MA, Eastern Hampden MA and Northern Middlesex MA Counties. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Friday. Strongest winds roughly from 1 AM to 7 AM. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
318 WWUS71 KBOX 180820 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 320 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022 MAZ020>024-RIZ004>008-181400- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220218T1400Z/ Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Nantucket MA-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI- Block Island RI- Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 320 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island RI, Newport RI, Washington RI, Eastern Kent RI and Bristol RI Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ013>019-RIZ001>003-181400- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220218T1400Z/ Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA- Eastern Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, and West Greenwich 320 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Eastern Plymouth MA, Western Plymouth MA, Suffolk MA, Southeast Middlesex MA, Northern Bristol MA, Eastern Norfolk MA and Western Norfolk MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Northwest Providence RI, Western Kent RI and Southeast Providence RI Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 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. && $$ CTZ003-004-MAZ012-181400- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220218T1400Z/ Tolland CT-Windham CT-Southern Worcester MA- Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Milford, and Worcester 320 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Tolland CT and Windham CT Counties. In Massachusetts, Southern Worcester MA County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CTZ002-MAZ002>011-026-181400- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1400Z/ Hartford 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-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, and Ayer 320 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern, northeastern and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 9 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
126 WWUS71 KBOX 181403 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 903 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022 CTZ003-004-MAZ012>024-RIZ001>008-181515- /O.EXP.KBOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220218T1400Z/ Tolland CT-Windham CT-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA- Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Nantucket MA-Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI- Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI- Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham 903 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED... A cold front will continue to move southeast across eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island late this morning. While it will remain gusty, wind gusts will not be as strong as earlier this morning. $$ CTZ002-MAZ002>011-026-181515- /O.EXP.KBOX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1400Z/ Hartford 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-Northern Middlesex MA- Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, and Ayer 903 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Gusty winds will continue to diminish late this morning behind a cold front. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
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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.