Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2023

High Wind Warning 1, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 3, 2023Barnstable County, Essex County, Nantucket County, Massachusetts

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind warning at Mar 3, 2023, 12:09 PM EST for Barnstable County, Essex County, Nantucket County, Massachusetts. It took effect at Mar 4, 2023, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 13 hr. 20 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 3, 2023, 12:09 PM EST (17:09 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 4, 2023, 4:00 AM EST
Expired
Mar 4, 2023, 5:04 PM EST
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Barnstable County, MA, Essex County, MA, Nantucket County, MA

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 63 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:11 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 4, 4:44 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Nantucket Ap, MAASOS STATION KACK NANTUCKET AP.
Mar 4, 5:35 AM ESTSNOW 31 E Andover, MACOCORAHS STATION MA-ES-48 ANDOVER 0.6 E.
Mar 4, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.81 N Methuen, MAREPORTED BY TRAINED SPOTTER.
Mar 4, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.41 N Newburyport, MACOCORAHS STATION MA-ES-70 NEWBURYPORT 0.6 N.
Mar 4, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.5Newburyport, MACOCORAHS STATION MA-ES-64 NEWBURYPORT 0.4 NNW.
Mar 4, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.51 W Topsfield, MACOCORAHS STATION MA-ES-12 BOXFORD 2.4 S.
Mar 4, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.5Middleton, MACO-OP OBSERVER STATION MIDM3 MIDDLETON.
Mar 4, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 31 Sw Haverhill, MACOCORAHS STATION MA-ES-90 HAVERHILL 0.8 SW.
Mar 4, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 5.11 Ese Newbury, MACOCORAHS STATION MA-ES-86 WEST NEWBURY 1.1 ESE.
Mar 4, 7:25 AM ESTSNOW 1.31 Sw Newburyport, MACOCORAHS STATION MA-ES-24 NEWBURYPORT 0.8 SW.
Mar 4, 7:40 AM ESTSNOW 3.51 Ene Merrimac, MACOCORAHS STATION MA-ES-61 AMESBURY 2.6 WSW.
Mar 4, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.5North Andover, MACOCORAHS STATION MA-ES-66 NORTH ANDOVER 0.3 NW.
Mar 4, 8:30 AM ESTSNOW 2.32 Wsw Boxford, MACOCORAHS STATION MA-ES-95 BOXFORD 1.8 WSW.
Mar 4, 8:45 AM ESTSNOW 21 Ne Groveland, MACOCORAHS STATION MA-ES-77 GROVELAND 1.2 NE.
Mar 4, 9:30 AM ESTSNOW 1.81 Ese Danvers, MACOCORAHS STATION MA-ES-41 DANVERS 0.8 ESE.
Mar 4, 10:55 AM ESTSNOW 63 E Salem, MAREPORTED BY TRAINED SPOTTER.
Mar 4, 10:55 AM ESTSNOW 63 Wsw Haverhill, MA
Mar 4, 11:55 AM ESTSNOW 4.51 N Methuen, MA
Mar 4, 2:07 PM ESTSNOW 2.5Andover, MA
Mar 4, 3:10 PM ESTSNOW 3.51 N Lawrence, MA

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Gray, ME (KGYX), launched 12:00Z, 5.2 hours before the alert went out and 225 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, Gray, ME at 12:00Z on 2023-03-03Temperature 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, Gray, ME at 12:00Z on 2023-03-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -57 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156175Sfc1 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
1202 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
67 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-57 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-5 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

594 
WWUS71 KBOX 031709
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1209 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

MAZ022-040615-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0007.230304T0900Z-230304T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0001.230304T0900Z-230304T2300Z/
Barnstable MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown
1209 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Barnstable County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees 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.

&&

$$

MAZ007-040615-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0007.230304T1400Z-230304T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0001.230304T0900Z-230304T2300Z/
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the city of Gloucester
1209 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Essex County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees 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.

&&

$$

MAZ015-016-018-021-040615-
/O.EXB.KBOX.WI.Y.0007.230304T0900Z-230304T2300Z/
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Southern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Boston, Quincy, Brockton, 
and Mattapoisett
1209 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Western and Southern Plymouth, Suffolk, and Eastern 
  Norfolk Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 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-RIZ006-007-040615-
/O.EXB.KBOX.WI.Y.0007.230304T0600Z-230304T1500Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Narragansett, 
Westerly, and Newport
1209 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM 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.

&&

$$

MAZ019-040615-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0007.230304T0900Z-230304T2300Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the city of Plymouth
1209 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Plymouth County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 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.

&&

$$

MAZ023-024-040615-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0007.230304T0600Z-230304T2300Z/
Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Vineyard Haven and Nantucket
1209 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Dukes and Nantucket Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 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.

&&

$$

RIZ008-040615-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0007.230304T0600Z-230304T1500Z/
Block Island RI-
Including the city of New Shoreham
1209 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Block Island.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM 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
5 follow-up statements
362 
WWUS71 KBOX 040258
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
958 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

MAZ007-022-041600-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0001.230304T0900Z-230304T2300Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Barnstable MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Chatham, Falmouth, 
and Provincetown
958 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Essex and Barnstable Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ015-016-018-019-021-041600-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0007.230304T0900Z-230304T2300Z/
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, 
and Mattapoisett
958 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM EST
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Plymouth, Suffolk, and Eastern Norfolk Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 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-RIZ006>008-041500-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0007.230304T0600Z-230304T1500Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Narragansett, 
Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
958 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Washington, Southern Bristol, and Newport Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM 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.

&&

$$

MAZ023-024-041600-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0007.230304T0600Z-230304T2300Z/
Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Vineyard Haven and Nantucket
958 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Dukes and Nantucket Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 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
144 
WWUS71 KBOX 041007
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
507 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

MAZ024-042300-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230304T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230304T2300Z/
Nantucket MA-
Including the city of Nantucket
507 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Nantucket County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ007-022-042300-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230304T2300Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Barnstable MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Chatham, Falmouth, 
and Provincetown
507 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Essex and Barnstable Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ023-042315-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230305T0000Z/
Dukes MA-
Including the city of Vineyard Haven
507 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Dukes 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.

&&

$$

MAZ015-016-018-019-021-042300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230304T2300Z/
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, 
and Mattapoisett
507 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Plymouth, Suffolk, and Eastern Norfolk Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

MAZ020-RIZ006>008-041500-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230304T1500Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Narragansett, 
Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
507 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Washington, Southern Bristol, and Newport Counties.

* 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
026 
WWUS71 KBOX 041452
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
952 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

MAZ020-RIZ006>008-041600-
/O.EXP.KBOX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230304T1500Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Narragansett, 
Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
952 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

Gusts have fallen below Wind Advisory criteria, therefore the Wind
Advisory will be allowed to expire at 10 AM. There still could be
a few gusts up to 40 mph across this area into the early afternoon.

$$

MAZ007-022-024-042300-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230304T2300Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Barnstable MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, and Nantucket
952 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Essex, Barnstable and Nantucket Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ015-016-018-019-021-042300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230304T2300Z/
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, 
and Mattapoisett
952 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Plymouth, Suffolk, and Eastern Norfolk Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

MAZ023-050000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230305T0000Z/
Dukes MA-
Including the city of Vineyard Haven
952 AM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Dukes 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/box
377 
WWUS71 KBOX 041952
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
252 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

MAZ007-022-024-042300-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230304T2300Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Barnstable MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, and Nantucket
252 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Essex, Barnstable and Nantucket Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ015-016-018-019-021-042300-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230304T2300Z/
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, 
and Mattapoisett
252 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Plymouth, Suffolk, and Eastern Norfolk Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

MAZ023-050000-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230305T0000Z/
Dukes MA-
Including the city of Vineyard Haven
252 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

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

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Dukes 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/box
260 
WWUS71 KBOX 042204
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
504 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

MAZ007-022-024-042315-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230304T2300Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Barnstable MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, and Nantucket
504 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

While still breezy to gusty at times, the risk for damaging winds
has ended. Therefore the High Wind Warning is cancelled.


$$

MAZ015-016-018-019-021-042315-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230304T2300Z/
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, 
and Mattapoisett
504 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Breezy conditions continue but the risk for strong winds capable
of minor damage has ended. Therefore the Wind Advisory is
cancelled.

$$

MAZ023-042315-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230305T0000Z/
Dukes MA-
Including the city of Vineyard Haven
504 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Breezy conditions continue but the risk for strong winds capable
of minor damage has ended. Therefore the Wind Advisory is
cancelled.


$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
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The office that day

Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 3, 3:27 AM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk and 2 more38 hr
Mar 3, 3:28 AM ESTWinter Storm WarningBOXEssex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester35 hr
Mar 3, 3:28 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXBristol, Essex, Hampden, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk and 1 more35 hr
Mar 3, 9:33 AM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXDukes, Nantucket26 hr
Mar 3, 11:01 AM ESTStorm WarningBOX29 hr

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High Wind Warnings in Massachusetts, 2023Every high wind warning in 2023

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.