Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2023
High Wind Warning 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind warning at Mar 13, 2023, 3:14 AM EDT for 7 counties in Massachusetts. It took effect at Mar 14, 2023, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr. 16 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 13, 2023, 3:14 AM EDT (07:14 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 14, 2023, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2023, 9:51 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Barnstable County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Essex County, MA, Nantucket County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Suffolk County, MA
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 37 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:15 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 12:37 PM EDT | SNOW 4.5 | 1 Se Haverhill, MA | REPORTED BY TRAINED SPOTTER. |
| Mar 14, 12:59 PM EDT | SNOW 5 | 1 N Methuen, MA | REPORTED BY TRAINED SPOTTER. |
| Mar 14, 1:11 PM EDT | SNOW 2.2 | Newburyport, MA | REPORTED BY TRAINED SPOTTER. |
| Mar 14, 2:40 PM EDT | SNOW 8 | 3 W Haverhill, MA | |
| Mar 14, 2:43 PM EDT | HEAVY SNOW 0 | 1 Nw Methuen, MA | IN METHUEN, MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN A RESIDENTS BACKYARD OF THE BENTLEY CIRCLE AREA. |
| Mar 14, 2:56 PM EDT | SNOW 6 | 1 N Methuen, MA | |
| Mar 14, 3:57 PM EDT | SNOW 4.5 | Newburyport, MA | |
| Mar 14, 4:09 PM EDT | SNOW 8 | 3 Wsw Haverhill, MA | |
| Mar 14, 4:30 PM EDT | SNOW 4 | 1 Sse Haverhill, MA | |
| Mar 14, 8:01 PM EDT | SNOW 1.5 | 1 Ese Randolph, MA | |
| Mar 14, 8:30 PM EDT | SNOW 1 | 2 S Norwood, MA | REPORTED BY AMATEUR RADIO. |
| Mar 14, 8:45 PM EDT | SNOW 1.2 | Whitman, MA | |
| Mar 14, 8:45 PM EDT | SNOW 2.2 | 1 Ssw Walpole, MA | |
| Mar 14, 8:58 PM EDT | SNOW 2 | Walpole, MA | |
| Mar 14, 9:09 PM EDT | SNOW 5 | Newburyport, MA | |
| Mar 14, 9:45 PM EDT | SNOW 1.1 | 1 Se Franklin, MA | REPORTED BY TRAINED SPOTTER. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 00:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 216 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
- 890 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 9 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -34 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 48 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
304 WWUS71 KBOX 130714 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 314 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023 MAZ007-015-016-019-132100- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0001.230314T1200Z-230315T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0002.230314T1200Z-230315T1200Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Eastern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, Quincy, and Plymouth 314 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex, Suffolk, Eastern Norfolk and Eastern Plymouth Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM Tuesday to 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Risk for power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak of the winds expected Tuesday afternoon through the night. 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. && $$ MAZ022-132100- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0001.230314T1200Z-230315T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0002.230314T1200Z-230315T1800Z/ Barnstable MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown 314 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Barnstable County. * WHEN...From 8 AM Tuesday to 2 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Risk for power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak of the winds expected Tuesday late afternoon through the night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ023-024-132100- /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0002.230314T1200Z-230315T1800Z/ Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Vineyard Haven and Nantucket 314 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Dukes and Nantucket Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM Tuesday to 2 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Risk for power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak of the winds expected Tuesday late afternoon through the night. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
4 follow-up statements
275 WWUS71 KBOX 131941 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 341 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023 MAZ007-015-016-019-140845- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0002.230314T1200Z-230315T1200Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Eastern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, Quincy, and Plymouth 341 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex, Suffolk, Eastern Norfolk and Eastern Plymouth Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM Tuesday to 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Risk for power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ022>024-140845- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0002.230314T1200Z-230315T1800Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 341 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM Tuesday to 2 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Risk for power outages. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
595 WWUS71 KBOX 140739 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 339 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023 MAZ007-015-016-019-142045- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0002.230314T1200Z-230315T1200Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Eastern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, Quincy, and Plymouth 339 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex, Suffolk, Eastern Norfolk and Eastern Plymouth Counties. The strongest of these winds will be across eastern Essex County and especially Cape Ann. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 AM EDT Wednesday. Strongest of these winds will occur today. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ022>024-142045- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0002.230314T1200Z-230315T1800Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 339 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT Wednesday. Strongest of these winds will occur 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. && $$ Frank For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
081 WWUS71 KBOX 141737 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 137 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023 MAZ007-015-016-019-150800- /O.EXT.KBOX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230315T0800Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Eastern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, Quincy, and Plymouth 137 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North-northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex, Suffolk, Eastern Norfolk and Eastern Plymouth Counties. The strongest of these winds will be across eastern Essex County and especially Cape Ann. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur from 5 pm to midnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ022>024-150800- /O.EXT.KBOX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230315T0800Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 137 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur from 7 pm to midnight. 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. && $$ MAZ013-017-018-020-021-150800- /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0008.230314T2200Z-230315T0800Z/ Western Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Taunton, Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, and Mattapoisett 137 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Bristol MA, Western and Southern Plymouth, and Western Norfolk Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur from 7 pm to midnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
905 WWUS71 KBOX 150151 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 951 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023 MAZ022-024-151200- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230315T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0009.230315T0151Z-230315T1200Z/ Barnstable MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Nantucket 951 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph. * WHERE...Barnstable and Nantucket Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * 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. && $$ MAZ007-015-016-019-023-150300- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230315T0800Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Eastern Plymouth MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Gloucester, Boston, Quincy, Plymouth, and Vineyard Haven 951 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Northwest wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph will persist overnight...but conditions will generally remain below wind headline criteria. Therefore...the high wind warning is cancelled. $$ MAZ013-017-018-020-021-150300- /O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230315T0800Z/ Western Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Taunton, Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, and Mattapoisett 951 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Northwest wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph will persist overnight...but conditions will generally remain below wind headline criteria. Therefore...the wind advisory is cancelled. $$ Frank 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 3:19 AM EDT | Gale Warning | BOX | 72 hr | |
| Mar 13, 3:19 AM EDT | Storm Warning | BOX | 43 hr | |
| Mar 13, 3:25 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Watch | BOX | Barnstable, Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk | 12 hr |
| Mar 13, 3:36 PM EDT | Winter Weather Advisory | BOX | Bristol, Essex, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk and 2 more | 34 hr |
| Mar 13, 3:43 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more | 40 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.