Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2023
High Wind Warning 3, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind warning at Dec 10, 2023, 4:08 AM EST for 6 counties in Massachusetts; Newport County, Washington County, Rhode Island. It took effect at Dec 10, 2023, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 11 hr. 7 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
- Dec 10, 2023, 4:08 AM EST (09:08 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 10, 2023, 10:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Dec 11, 2023, 9:14 AM EST
- In force
- 11 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Barnstable County, MA, Bristol County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Nantucket County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Newport County, RI, Washington County, RI
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 41 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 3:04 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nne Easton, MA | Tree and wires down on Kingsley Rd also on Kennedy Circle. Relayed by Amateur Radio. |
| Dec 11, 3:06 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 41 | 3 Nnw Buzzards Bay, MA | Reported by Trained Spotter. |
| Dec 11, 3:08 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Sharon, MA | Tree and powerlines down on Billings St. Relayed by Amateur Radio. |
| Dec 11, 3:51 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Holbrook, MA | Tree down on car. Relayed by Amateur Radio. |
| Dec 11, 4:15 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Marion, MA | Tree down on car near Briggs Ln and Mill St. Relayed by Amateur Radio. |
| Dec 11, 5:42 AM EST | RAIN 1.53 | Whitman, MA | Also peak gust 43mph. Reported by Trained Spotter. |
| Dec 11, 5:51 AM EST | RAIN 1.79 | 1 Ese Randolph, MA |
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, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 188 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
- 998 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 31 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 79 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 124 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
502 WWUS71 KBOX 100908 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 408 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 MAZ019>021-RIZ006-007-102215- /O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.231211T0100Z-231211T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0003.231211T0300Z-231211T1500Z/ Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 408 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern and Southern Plymouth, Southern Bristol MA, Washington, and Newport Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * 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. && $$ MAZ022>024-RIZ008-102215- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0002.231211T0600Z-231211T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0003.231211T0300Z-231211T1800Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham 408 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ007-013-015>018-RIZ001>004-102215- /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0014.231211T0000Z-231211T1800Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, and West Warwick 408 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Norfolk, Providence, Kent, Eastern Essex, Suffolk, Northern Bristol MA, and Western Plymouth Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
5 follow-up statements
605 WWUS71 KBOX 100910 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 410 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 MAZ019>021-RIZ006-007-102215- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0003.231211T0300Z-231211T1500Z/ Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 410 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern and Southern Plymouth, Southern Bristol MA, Washington, and Newport Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ022>024-RIZ008-102215- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0003.231211T0300Z-231211T1800Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham 410 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday. * 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. && $$ RIZ005-102215- /O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0014.231211T0000Z-231211T1800Z/ Bristol RI- Including the city of Bristol 410 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Bristol County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MAZ007-013-015>018-RIZ001>004-102215- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0014.231211T0000Z-231211T1800Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, and West Warwick 410 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Norfolk, Providence, Kent, Eastern Essex, Suffolk, Northern Bristol, and Western Plymouth Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
192 WWUS71 KBOX 101939 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 239 PM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 MAZ019>021-RIZ006-007-110900- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0003.231211T0300Z-231211T1500Z/ Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 239 PM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern and Southern Plymouth, Southern Bristol MA, Washington, and Newport Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ022>024-RIZ008-110900- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0003.231211T0300Z-231211T1800Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham 239 PM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday. * 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. && $$ MAZ007-013-015>018-RIZ001>005-110900- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0014.231211T0000Z-231211T1800Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol 239 PM EST Sun Dec 10 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Norfolk, Providence, Kent, Eastern Essex, Suffolk, Northern Bristol, and Western Plymouth Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
666 WWUS71 KBOX 110904 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 404 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 MAZ019>021-111200- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-231211T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-231211T1200Z/ Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA- Including the cities of Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, and Mattapoisett 404 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern and Southern Plymouth, and Southern Bristol Counties in Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 7 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. && $$ RIZ008-111015- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-231211T1800Z/ Block Island RI- Including the city of New Shoreham 404 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Gusty west to northwest winds will continue to diminish less than 45 mph today. $$ RIZ006-007-111015- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-231211T1500Z/ Washington RI-Newport RI- Including the cities of Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport 404 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Gusty west to northwest winds will continue to diminish less than 45 mph today. $$ MAZ007-013-015-016-RIZ001>004-111015- /O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-231211T1800Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Eastern Kent RI- Including the cities of Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, Quincy, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, and West Warwick 404 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Gusty west to northwest winds will continue to diminish less than 40 mph today. $$ MAZ022>024-111800- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-231211T1800Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 404 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * 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. && $$ MAZ017-018-RIZ005-111200- /O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-231211T1200Z/ Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, and Bristol 404 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Northern Bristol and Western Plymouth Counties. In Rhode Island, Bristol County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
699 WWUS71 KBOX 111035 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 535 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 MAZ017>021-RIZ005-111145- /O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-231211T1200Z/ Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Bristol RI- Including the cities of Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, and Bristol 535 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ MAZ022>024-111500- /O.EXT.KBOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-231211T1500Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 535 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/box
904 WWUS71 KBOX 111414 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 914 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 MAZ022>024-111515- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-231211T1500Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket 914 AM EST Mon Dec 11 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Strong winds have diminished and moved offshore. Therefore the high wind warning has been cancelled. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 3:55 AM EST | Gale Warning | BOX | 29 hr | |
| Dec 10, 3:55 AM EST | Storm Warning | BOX | 29 hr | |
| Dec 10, 4:08 AM EST | Wind Advisory | BOX | Bristol, Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk | 25 hr |
| Dec 10, 4:13 AM EST | Coastal Flood Advisory | BOX | Bristol | 24 hr |
Nearby
High Wind Warnings in Massachusetts, 2023High Wind Warnings in Rhode Island, 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.